The Diagnostic Accreditation Program sets accreditation standards for best practices that are evidence based, outcome focused and aligned to the principles of continuous quality improvement. The accreditation standards are comprehensive and address medical, technical, and management aspects of service delivery.

Management aspects of service delivery are addressed in the standards under specific sections including: Leadership and Management, Human Resources, Laboratory Informatics, Safety, Patient and Client Focus, Suppliers and Partners, and Quality Improvement.

The accreditation standards for the Laboratory Medicine specialties have been developed though a collaborative, consultative and consensus building process that involved health professionals and organizations, academics, health authorities (public) and private facilities. The accreditation standards are regularly reviewed and updated to ensure they are relevant, applicable and are reflective of current best practices.