EL-Lab, a leading medical diagnostic and research centre in Lagos has earned a renewed accreditation from the Nigeria National Accreditation System (NiNAS), affirming its continued technical competence in medical laboratory testing.

The medical diagnostic centre with branches across Lagos, EL-Lab is the first indigenous medical laboratory in Nigeria to attain the ISO 15189 status in Nigeria 10 years ago. Till date, Nigeria may have less than 50 medical laboratories in both public and private categories to meet this standard.

EL-Lab has maintained this accreditation status for 10 years and currently holds this qualification from two accreditation bodies in Nigeria, namely Medical Laboratory Council of Nigeria (MLSCN) and Nigeria National Accreditation System (NiNAS)

The research centre said the achievement of re-accreditation and transition to ISO 15189:2022 for medical testing, followed a rigorous reassessment by NiNAS confirming that EL-Lab continued to meet the requirements of ISO 15189:2022, the internationally recognised standard governing quality and competence in medical laboratories.

According to the statement, it sets out requirements covering everything from sample handling and testing procedures to staff competence and quality management, giving patients, clinicians and partner institutions confidence in the accuracy and reliability of results.

Managing Director of EL-Lab, Dr Elochukwu Adibo, said for a medical diagnostic laboratory, re-accreditation is no small feat, noting that it requires laboratories to demonstrate, through an independent and thorough assessment, that its systems, processes, and personnel consistently deliver results in line with international best practice.

He said NiNAS, as Nigeria’s national accreditation body, conducts these assessments to ensure that accredited laboratories maintain the standards necessary for both local and global recognition.

He said by retaining the accreditation, EL Lab reinforces its position as a trusted provider of medical testing services within Lagos and the broader Nigerian healthcare system.

Adibo said: “This achievement reflects the laboratory’s commitment to quality assurance, staff training, and process improvement, factors that lead to more reliable outcomes for patients and referring clinicians.”