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COLA

In 1993, COLA was granted deemed status by CMS to provide laboratory accreditation.

Commission on Laboratory Accreditation (COLA) is a physician-directed organization whose purpose is to promote health and safety through accreditation and educational programs. As a leading laboratory accreditor in the United States, COLA is the only laboratory accreditation provider that operates its accreditation program in accordance with a quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2015.

This means we offer our customers a unique, standardized program and staff dedicated to satisfaction and laboratory quality. Our surveyors and technical advisors are guided by a coaching approach and uncomplicated quality engineered processes. Laboratories of all types and sizes are evaluated and mentored to produce accurate test results and meet CLIA regulations.

08/04/2025

Happy National Health Center Week! We sincerely thank the dedicated physicians, nurses, laboratorians and other healthcare professionals who work in America’s Health Centers, delivering essential preventive and primary care services to their communities. https://hubs.ly/Q03yw0yZ0

08/01/2025

We’re having great conversations today at ! Beth Heslowitz, Senior Manager, Strategic Engagements at American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP), stopped by to learn more about COLA’s educational offerings for physicians and laboratory professionals. Visit us at booth 1345 today and let’s talk!

08/01/2025

COLA is at in Kansas City to promote the important role of CLIA Laboratory Directors. COLA Academy’s Laboratory Director Course and upcoming in-person Laboratory Director Clinic give physicians the tools they need to master laboratory leadership. Come by booth 1345 and learn more from Verlin Janzen, MD, FAAFP, COLA Board member and long-time laboratory director. https://hubs.ly/Q03z_dqg0

07/31/2025

COLA appreciates all the hard work from every one of our employees to make this organization great. We would like to highlight the following employees who are celebrating their employment anniversary. Christine White - 27 years, Jennifer MacCormack - 9 years, Felicia Hill Davis - 8 years and Nancy Stratton - 7 years.

07/30/2025

COLA’s team is attending this week to highlight the many ways COLA can contribute to your laboratory’s quality, including our new ISO 15189 accreditation services. Stop by booth 4233 today and let’s talk!

07/30/2025

Cold-stored platelets (CSPs) have advantages over conventional platelets but current FDA guidance for their use can be difficult to interpret. A recent article in AABB's discusses managing a dual inventory of CSPs & conventional platelets. https://hubs.ly/Q03yvXzS0

07/29/2025

An event like brings great minds together! We were delighted to have a chance to chat today with Octavia Peck Palmer, Ph.D., previous president of Association for Diagnostics & Laboratory Medicine and speaker at the COLA 2025 Laboratory Enrichment Forum.

07/29/2025

Come for the conference swag, stay for the conversation about quality laboratory testing! COLA’s team is here at booth 4233 at in Chicago, ready to answer any questions you have about our accreditation services and educational offerings.

07/29/2025

If you're at in Chicago, visit booth 4233 to discover all COLA has to offer! COLA’s CEO Nancy Stratton, Medical Director Cynthia Bruzzi, MD, COO Kathy Nucifora, and Business Development Representative Donte Dudley Sr. are ready to answer questions about what makes COLA accreditation the right choice for your laboratory.

07/29/2025

is the place to be this week if you’re in Chicago! COLA is here at booth 4233 to tell you more about what makes our organization special. Stop by and discover what COLA has to offer, including our new ISO 15189 accreditation services.

07/28/2025

A randomized clinical trial at 3 emergency departments in the US, recently published in JAMA, concluded that randomly screening adults for Hepatitis C found significantly more cases than screening based on individual patient risk. https://hubs.ly/Q03yvM-30

07/28/2025

Join COLA at tomorrow and be one of the first to hear about our new offering! Come by booth 4233 and let’s talk about what COLA can help your laboratory achieve. https://hubs.ly/Q03yzFmS0

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9881 Broken Land Pkwy Ste 200
Columbia, MD
21046

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5am
Tuesday	9am - 5am
Wednesday	9am - 5am
Thursday	9am - 5am
Friday	9am - 5am

Website

http://www.cola.org/

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