Sorenson Genomics Awarded ISO Certification.Business Editors/Health/Medical Writers SALT LAKE CITY--(BUSINESS WIRE)--March 16, 2004 State-of-the-Art Genetics Laboratory is Now the Only Facility Accredited accredited recognition by an appropriate authority that the performance of a particular institution has satisfied a prestated set of criteria. accredited herds cattle herds which have achieved a low level of reactors to, e.g. by the National Forensic Science Technology Center to do DNA Testing for Genealogical Purposes Sorenson Genomics announced today it has been awarded ISO-IEC 17025 certification by the National Forensic Science Technology Center (NFSTC NFSTC National Forensic Science Technology Center NFSTC National Food Safety & Toxicology Center NFSTC New South Wales Firearm Safety and Training Council Ltd (Australia) ). ISO (1) See ISO speed. (2) (International Organization for Standardization, Geneva, Switzerland, www.iso.ch) An organization that sets international standards, founded in 1946. The U.S. member body is ANSI. (International Organization for Standards) certification is awarded to companies that demonstrate adherence to comprehensive management and quality control guidelines recognized worldwide. By achieving ISO laurels, Sorenson Genomics becomes one of only four national laboratories accredited for genetic testing by both the NFSTC and the American Association of Blood Banks (AABB AABB American Association of Blood Banks. AABB American Association of Blood Banks A professional, non-profit organization established in 1947 and dedicated to the education, formulation of standards, policy and other facets of ) and the only facility accredited to do DNA testing for genealogical purposes. Genetic testing as a tool in genealogy--or ancestry research--is a new, growing industry. Today's announcement means "when we assist individuals who are investigating their family tree, who encounter roadblocks in their family history research, or who are just looking for relationship links, they can be assured of the integrity of our laboratory systems and the accuracy of our test results," said D. Tod Schulthess, president and COO of Sorenson Genomics. "Our ISO certification is comprehensive," said Chris Harmston, quality and safety manager at Sorenson Genomics. "It ensures we have a quality system and documented processes in place all the way from the first customer contact through laboratory equipment calibration to finally reporting validated test results." In addition to Sorenson Genomics' direct-to-consumer DNA testing services, the ISO certification covers the facility's large DNA analysis projects for biotech, pharmaceutical and academic institutions. Sorenson Genomics performs genetic testing for over 100 account customers representing 15 countries around the world including GeneTree China, Japan Genomics, DNA Bioscience U.K., and the Medical Genetics Center in Egypt. In addition to accreditation by the NFSTC and the AABB, Sorenson Genomics validates its Y chromosome and identity products through participation in the National Institute of Standards and Technology National Institute of Standards and Technology, governmental agency within the U.S. Dept. of Commerce with the mission of "working with industry to develop and apply technology, measurements, and standards" in the national interest. (NIST (National Institute of Standards & Technology, Washington, DC, www.nist.gov) The standards-defining agency of the U.S. government, formerly the National Bureau of Standards. It is one of three agencies that fall under the Technology Administration (www.technology. ) Standard Reference Materials, and its parentage testing through the College of American Pathologists This article or section needs sources or references that appear in reliable, third-party publications. Alone, primary sources and sources affiliated with the subject of this article are not sufficient for an accurate encyclopedia article. (CAP) Proficiency Testing Program. About Sorenson Genomics: Sorenson Genomics, LLC ( www.sorensongenomics.com ) is a state-of-the-art genetics laboratory certified to perform DNA testing by the American Association of Blood Banks ( www.aabb.org ) and the National Forensic Science Technology Center ( www.nfstc.org ). Two divisions, GeneTree ( www.genetree.com ) and Relative Genetics ( www.relativegenetics.com ), offer a complete selection of DNA DNA: see nucleic acid. DNA or deoxyribonucleic acid One of two types of nucleic acid (the other is RNA); a complex organic compound found in all living cells and many viruses. It is the chemical substance of genes. paternity and relationship testing services to the global marketplace. |
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