(i) particular requirements for quality and competence. This standard is basically the application of the ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001 standards to a Medical Laboratory. www.eaglegroupusa.com (ii) ... includes provision of advice to users of the laboratory service, the collection of patient samples, the interpretation of test results, acceptable turnaround times, how testing is to be provided in a medical emergency and the lab's role in the education and training of health care staff. While the standard is based on ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO 9001, it is a unique document that takes into consideration the specific requirements of the medical environment and the importance of the medical laboratory to patient care. en.wikipedia.org