Latest update June 1st, 2026 12:37 AM
GNBS Certifies QualiTEST Medical Laboratory
Kaieteur News – The Guyana National Bureau of Standards (GNBS)on Monday certified QualiTEST Medical Laboratory to the National Standard GYS 170:2021 – “General Requirements for the Operation of a Laboratory”.
This new certification brings the total number of clinical and testing laboratories on the Bureau’s Laboratory Certification Programme to 31, GNBS said in a press release.
Scientific Laboratory Director of QualiTEST, Ms. Yvette Irving during the simple handing over ceremony at the facility’s 57 Dennis Street, Campbelville, Georgetown location said “our work at QualiTEST Medical Laboratory plays a crucial role in ensuring good health and wellbeing for all. Our laboratory, like any other laboratory supplies healthcare professionals with the objective data necessary to provide high-quality, safe, effective, and appropriate care for disease prevention, diagnosis, treatment and management. Our role is crucial, and our quality management system is important to ensure data generated is reliable.”
The Laboratory Director thanked the GNBS’ Technical Officers for their assistance in helping the employees of the facility implement an effective Laboratory Management System (LMS) that meets quality requirements.
(L-R) QualiTEST Medical Director Dr. Harsha Mohan, Scientific Laboratory Director Ms. Yvette Irving, GNBS Technical Officers Mr. Orlando Sturge and Rosmarie Liliah photographed after affixing the Certification sticker
The QualiTEST Medical Laboratory received its certification for testing in Haematology, Biochemistry, Urology and Serology.
The certificate was handed over to Ms. Irving by GNBS Technical Officer Mr. Orlando Sturge who congratulated the staff for their achievement. “Becoming GYS 170 2021 certified is a great accomplishment. It will assure customers that the test results they are getting is accurate and reliable,” he told the staff of the laboratory. A plaque was also handed over by GNBS Technical Officer, Ms. Rosmarie Liliah to the Medical Director of the Laboratory, Dr. Harsha Mohan.
Through its Laboratory Certification Programme, the GNBS ensures the operations of certified Medical and Testing Laboratories conform to the requirements of the national standard. Surveillance audits are conducted during the certification period to ensure continued compliance.
Certification can also serve as a stepping-stone towards international accreditation while it also improves operational efficiency, boosts customers’ confidence and attracts more clients. The Bureau encourages all uncertified laboratories to pursue certification under its Laboratory Certification Programme. Application forms can be accessed at https://gnbsgy.org/certification/made-in-guyana-certification/.
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