Service
Quality and compliance support for physician office laboratories
MQS provides physician office laboratories with practical support for applicable CLIA requirements, quality control, staff competency, procedures, and inspection readiness. The scope is tailored to the tests and complexity of the office laboratory.
Who this is for
- Physicians operating an in-office laboratory
- Practice managers
- Clinical staff performing office-based testing
Common challenges
- Limited time for laboratory quality activities
- Unclear testing and personnel requirements
- Procedures not tailored to office workflows
How MQS can support you
The exact scope is agreed with you after an initial consultation.
- CLIA application and compliance support
- QC programs aligned with the testing scope
- Staff training and competency assessment support
- Policies and SOPs for collection, testing, and reporting
- Mock inspections and readiness review
- Ongoing state and laboratory compliance consultation
How the engagement works
- 1
Discovery
We learn about your organization, services, goals, and quality, regulatory, or expansion priorities.
- 2
Gap assessment
We review procedures, records, and practices against the standards that apply to you, and report findings plainly.
- 3
Action plan
We agree on priorities, responsibilities, and a realistic sequence of work.
- 4
Implementation support
We work with your team to implement quality systems, develop procedures, prepare applications where needed, and train staff.
- 5
Inspection support
We help you prepare for external inspections and can attend alongside your team.
- 6
Follow-up
We help you respond to citations and sustain improvements over time.
Frequently asked questions
Can support include point-of-care testing?
Yes. We agree support for relevant point-of-care devices and waived or moderate-complexity testing based on your operations and applicable requirements.
Talk to us about physician office laboratory (pol) support
Tell us about your quality, compliance, licensing, or growth priorities. We will recommend practical next steps.