Accreditation

Molecular Biology and Genomics Centre (MBG Centre) is the only centre in the region able to cater to the needs of both medical healthcare providers and veterinary clinics. This demonstrates our continuing commitment to achieve the highest quality of service for our customers.MBG Centre is one of the most advanced genomic centres in the middle east. MBG Centre is double accredited for ISO15189:2012 and ISO17025:2017 accreditation through Emirates International Accreditation Center (EIAC) under the recognition of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC).

Quality Management

The Quality Management System (QMS) at MBG Centre is designed to provide quality guidelines and laboratory workflows, which support the generation of efficient, high quality appropriate laboratory services. MBG Centre’s Quality Assurance Team oversees regulatory guidance, staff professional development (CPD), QMS compliance and evaluation of quality assurance development. MBG Centre has established best practice procedures, quality indicators and measures in every phase of the workflow; pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical. In addition to that, MBG Centre performs various Internal Quality Assurance measures and participates in External Quality Assurance programs both locally and internationally.

• Participation in international proficiency testing schemes through QCMD, Vetqas, ISAG, Pirbright and LaboratorioComunitario de PesteEquina Africana,
• Participation in local proficiency sting scheme.

• Use of traceable validated controls,
• Use of internal controls in all assays,
• Regular blind testing,
• State of the art equipment, with bi-annual maintenance, calibration and performance testing,
• Highly trained and specialized staff,
• Automated Laboratory Management Information Systems (LIMS) and Quality Management System (QMS) in use.

Certificates and Scope

• ISO 15189 Certificate and Medical Scope
  
• ISO 17025 Certificate and Veterinary Scope

• Horse STR Typing Comparison Test - Rank 1
• Camel STR Typing Comparison Test - Rank 1
• Alpaca and Llama STR Typing Comparison Test - Rank 1
• Canine STR Typing Comparison Test - Rank 2
• Feline STR Typing Comparison Test - Rank 1