COLA Commission on Laboratory Accreditation Email Format
Hospitals and Health CareMaryland, United States201-500 Employees
The COLA Commission on Laboratory Accreditation is a physician-directed organization in the hospitals and health care sector that promotes health and safety through accreditation and educational programs. Based in Columbia, Maryland, it has administered a CMS-deemed laboratory accreditation program since 1993, operating a quality management system certified to ISO 9001:2015. The accreditation program offers a standardized framework and relies on surveyors and technical advisors who mentor laboratories of all types and sizes to produce accurate test results and meet CLIA regulations. COLA serves laboratories seeking objective evaluation to enhance patient safety and regulatory compliance, and it is positioned as a leading laboratory accreditor in the United States. In 2024, COLA partnered with the American Society for Clinical Pathology to jointly participate in industry outreach, reflecting collaboration within the field.