OBJECTIVE:
Quality concept has been improved in a lot of areas in Turkey and it should be documented.
METHODS:
Also the clinical biochemistry laboratories should apply the quality needs named as the "laboratory services" by the Ministry of Health which are the part of service quality standard.
RESULTS:
It has been easier to apply the quality standards that are published by the government, in the hospitals which have quality certificate according to ISO 9001: 2008 standards.
CONCLUSION:
Similarly transition to accreditation of the biochemistry laboratories, especially the ones in the public hospitals which have quality certificate, will be easier with experienced personel, technical competence and permanent training.
Keywords: Clinical biochemistry, Accreditation