The best way to evaluate a laboratory's ability to meet these standards is by looking at past performance or references. Laboratories can educate prospective clients. Be receptive to providing information on how your laboratory performs in the areas of quality control and proficiency testing. Maintain a strong commitment to continuing education and training for analysts. A knowledgeable staff will reflect positively on your organization.
Advertising is another area in which laboratories influence prospective clients.
Quality advertising can be an education in and of itself. As an integral part of AIHA's long-range plan, the Analytical Accreditation Board has been working with the Industrial Hygiene and Lead Laboratory Accreditation Committees, the Asbestos Analysts Registry Committee and the AIHA Board of Directors to enhance the quality of the accreditation programs. The purpose of these committees is to evaluate and provide assistance to laboratories and analysts to maintain the highest quality analytical performance. Everyone involved, including committee members, the laboratories and their clients, has a responsibility to educate and be educated about what makes a laboratory a quality laboratory. When choosing a laboratory, make it an educated decision based on the overall quality and service of the laboratory, not just the price.