Genex Diagnostics Receives ISO 17025 Accreditation

November 26 2003 - Genex Diagnostics, Inc. today is pleased to announce that it has formally received accreditation under ISO Standard 17025. Genex Diagnostics becomes the first few DNA laboratories to be recognized as an ISO 17025 certified facility in North America.

ISO (International Organization for Standardization) is the global leader in developing technical standards for industrial, commercial, and government fields. ISO 17025, one of the most prestigious certifications in the DNA testing industry, is awarded to laboratories which exemplify technical competence in all calibration and testing activities.

The accreditaton is awarded by the Standards Council of Canada. Only a small number of private and government DNA laboratories in North America have reached ISO Standard 17025, an international standard that assess the technical competency of calibration laboratories and ensures accurate data generation, controlled and reproducible testing and testing procedures, and properly qualified trained laboratory personnel.