referenslaboratorier
Referenslaboratorier are specialized laboratories that provide authoritative testing, method development, and quality assurance to support the accuracy and comparability of laboratory results across health systems and industry. They typically operate at national, regional, or international levels and serve as centers for standardization, reference materials, and expert consultation.
The core functions of referenslaboratorier include the development and validation of reference methods, the production and
Organization and standards vary by country, but referenslaboratorier commonly operate under formal accreditation schemes such as
Typical domains include clinical chemistry, microbiology, infectious disease testing, toxicology, and genetics, as well as specialized