Is NATA accreditation in Australia the equivalent of the CQC in the UK?

In the UK, healthcare providers are regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC).
In Australia, Microba’s laboratory is accredited by the National Association of Testing Authorities (NATA).
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Both NATA and CQC accreditation meet the international standard ISO 15189, recognised globally.
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This means:
Our lab undergoes rigorous assessment of technical competence, quality systems, and compliance with international standards.
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Results are reliable, reproducible, and clinically robust.
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Even though our testing is conducted outside the UK, it meets the same benchmark as UK laboratories.