Accreditation

Development and maintenance of standards and guidelines for pathology laboratories.

The National Pathology Accreditation Advisory Council (NPAAC) is responsible for the development and maintenance of standards and guidelines for pathology laboratories. Audits against these standards and guidelines are conducted by the National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA). NATA audit assessment reports are considered by the Medicare Australia in determining access to the Medicare Benefits Scheme.

To contact the NPAAC Secretariat please email npaac@health.gov.au or phone (02) 6289 4017