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Quality and technical competence

SADCAS Accreditation

The official medical laboratory accreditation certificate and its defined scope of testing.

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The National Health Research and Training Institute (NHRTI) continues to uphold high standards of excellence in medical laboratory services and research. Through its commitment to quality management and technical competence, the Institute has maintained accreditation with the Southern African Development Community Accreditation Services (SADCAS), demonstrating its adherence to internationally recognised standards for medical laboratories.

NHRTI laboratory audit and technical competence assessment for ISO 15189 SADCAS accreditation
ISO 15189:2022

Over six years of accredited excellence

This achievement reflects NHRTI’s ongoing commitment to delivering reliable, high quality laboratory services while strengthening the credibility of its health research and training programmes.

In 2025, the National Health Research and Training Institute (formerly TDRC) was successfully recommended for transitioning from ISO 15189:2012 to ISO 15189:2022 by Southern African Development Community Accreditation Services (SADCAS) for compliance with the standards for medical laboratories.

With now over six years of accreditation, this demonstrates technical competency for a defined scope and the operation of a laboratory quality management system.

See the accredited disciplines and testing
Regional Quality Recognition

Fostering quality healthcare, research and training

The recommendation means that NHRTI has maintained the delivery of quality healthcare services and fosters quality research and training, enhancing the credibility and technical competence of the institution and its staff across the region.

Use the scope for your enquiry

Find the relevant discipline

Start with the accredited disciplines and test examples on the Quality Management page.

Explore the testing scope

Check the official document

Use the certificate and schedule (Certificate MED 032) to check the precise test, sample and method.

Open the SADCAS document

Confirm your request

Discuss current service availability, specimen requirements and reporting arrangements with the laboratory.

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