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ORISE beryllium lab recertified by College of American Pathologists for 6th consecutive time in 10 years

Posted at 8:02 am June 14, 2019
By Amy Schwinge Leave a Comment

Lab increases capacity to meet more demand

The College of American Pathologists, or CAP, has accredited the Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Energy beryllium laboratory in Oak Ridge for the sixth time since the laboratory’s first accreditation in 2009.

The laboratory is one of only three labs nationwide that performs the beryllium lymphocyte proliferation test. This test determines if a patient has developed a sensitization to beryllium, which could evolve into chronic beryllium disease. Exposure to the lightweight metal is often encountered by inhaling beryllium dust particulates in an industrial workplace setting.

The biannual CAP accreditation process requires an onsite inspection of all procedures and processes as well as the laboratory’s records, a press release said. During this process, inspectors thoroughly examine staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and its records, and overall management. They follow lab personnel through each stage, from unpacking the blood specimens through the processing of these samples to the final analysis to determine if any of the samples show a sensitization to beryllium, the press release said. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, Health, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, U.S. Department of Energy Tagged With: accreditation, beryllium lab, beryllium laboratory, beryllium testing lab, College of American Pathologists, Donna Cragle, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, ORISE

Beryllium laboratory achieves accreditation from College of American Pathologists

Posted at 3:33 am July 17, 2015
By Oak Ridge Associated Universities Leave a Comment

Beryllium Testing at ORISE

The College of American Pathologists, or CAP, has accredited the beryllium laboratory in Oak Ridge for the third time since the laboratory’s first accreditation in 2009. The laboratory is managed by ORAU for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education.

The laboratory is one of only three labs nationwide that performs the beryllium lymphocyte proliferation test. This test determines if a patient has developed a sensitization to beryllium, which could evolve into chronic beryllium disease. Exposure to the lightweight metal is often encountered by inhaling beryllium dust particulates in an industrial workplace setting.

During the CAP accreditation process, inspectors examine the laboratory’s records and quality control procedures for the preceding two years. This includes examining staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program and records, and overall management. The CAP accreditation program was established in the early 1960s and remains one of the most stringent lab certification programs recognized by the federal government. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Front Page News, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, U.S. Department of Energy Tagged With: beryllium, beryllium dust, beryllium laboratory, beryllium lymphocyte, Beryllium Lymphocyte Proliferation Laboratory, beryllium lymphocyte proliferation test, CAP, CAP accreditation, CAP Accreditation Committee, chronic beryllium disease, College of American Pathologists, Donna Cragle, lab certification, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, ORAU, ORISE, U.S. Department of Energy

College of American Pathologists renews accreditation of beryllium laboratory managed by ORAU

Posted at 11:55 am July 18, 2013
By Oak Ridge Associated Universities Leave a Comment

The College of American Pathologists, or CAP, has renewed its accreditation of the Beryllium Laboratory managed by Oak Ridge Associated Universities for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education.

Located in Oak Ridge, the laboratory is one of only four in the United States certified to perform the beryllium lymphocyte proliferation test. This test helps to determine if a person has developed sensitization to beryllium, which could evolve into chronic beryllium disease also known in the past as berylliosis. Inquiries regarding the test and how to access lab services can be sent to [email protected]. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Oak Ridge Associated Universities Tagged With: accreditation, berylliosis, beryllium, beryllium laboratory, beryllium lymphocyte proliferation test, CAP, CAP Laboratory Accreditation Program, chronic beryllium disease, College of American Pathologists, Donna Cragle, Linda Nichols, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, ORAU, U.S. Department of Energy

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