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A REFERENCE LABORATORY WILL BE ESTABLISHED IN ARMENIA
March 24, 14:48
In the nearest future a reference laboratory will be established
in Armenia, which will help evaluate the accuracy of the analytical
results obtained in other laboratories of the country, told Tsaghik
Vardanyan, the Head of Department of therapeutic programs of the
Ministry of Health in the interview with NEWS.am Medicine.
"Very often we hear, that people give the same analysis in different
laboratories and receive different, sometimes diametrically opposite
answer ," said Vardanyan, adding that reference laboratory will
help reduce the likelihood of such incidents and increase citizens'
confidence in test results of laboratories operating in the country.
According to Vardanyan, it is not clear yet, when the reference
laboratory will be operating, but the order of the Health Minister
is already signed.
As reference laboratory requires high-end gear, discussions are
underway with several companies, one of which will supply technology
and equipment. In addition, the lab will also need to obtain a special
certificate to prove its compliance with international standards.
NEWS.am Medicine
From: A. Papazian
March 24, 14:48
In the nearest future a reference laboratory will be established
in Armenia, which will help evaluate the accuracy of the analytical
results obtained in other laboratories of the country, told Tsaghik
Vardanyan, the Head of Department of therapeutic programs of the
Ministry of Health in the interview with NEWS.am Medicine.
"Very often we hear, that people give the same analysis in different
laboratories and receive different, sometimes diametrically opposite
answer ," said Vardanyan, adding that reference laboratory will
help reduce the likelihood of such incidents and increase citizens'
confidence in test results of laboratories operating in the country.
According to Vardanyan, it is not clear yet, when the reference
laboratory will be operating, but the order of the Health Minister
is already signed.
As reference laboratory requires high-end gear, discussions are
underway with several companies, one of which will supply technology
and equipment. In addition, the lab will also need to obtain a special
certificate to prove its compliance with international standards.
NEWS.am Medicine
From: A. Papazian