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Commission on Laboratory Accreditation (COLA Inc.) is a leading physician-directed organization promoting health and safety through accreditation and educational programs with over 98% customer satisfaction.
Research Spotlight: According to the CDC, the rate of maternal syphilis (syphilis infection diagnosed before or during pregnancy) in the U.S. rose 28% from 2022 to 2024. This reiterates the importance of prenatal STI screening in laboratories.
Read more: hubs.ly/Q042gWwC0
Big news! COLA is now a Supporting Partner of the ASCP Leading Laboratories program.This program creates a gold standard for laboratory recognition, validating excellence in quality and patient outcomes. Learn how your laboratory can become the next Leading Laboratory at hubs.ly/Q04255mS0
06.02.2026 17:32 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0The countdown is on for COLA’s 2026 Laboratory Enrichment Forum May 6-8 in Nashville, Tennessee!
Here’s 3 reasons why you should attend our upcoming forum. And remember, you don’t need to be a COLA Laboratory to attend!
Register today: hubs.ly/Q0410pFY0
Did you attend a previous Laboratory Enrichment Forum? If not, now is your chance to attend COLA’s 2026 Forum May 6-8, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee! This Forum will offer interactive sessions covering topics of pathology, laboratory leadership and emerging trends.Register here at cola.org/Forum2026
26.01.2026 18:35 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Did you know COLA accredits approximately 7,000 medical laboratories and provides the clinical laboratory with education and accreditation programs?
#MedicalLab #LaboratoryAccreditation #COLAaccreditation
Kick off the new year on the right foot and invest in your professional growth at COLA’s 2026 Laboratory Enrichment Forum! 🧠🔬
Start the year inspired, informed and connected! Register here: hubs.ly/Q03-H5sP0
#COLAForum2026 #LaboratoryAccreditation #ProfessionalDevelopment #CEU
Did you know? COLA focuses on continuous quality improvement, not just survey readiness. Have questions? Visit cola.org today! #DidYouKnow #Laboratory #MedicalLaboratory #LaboratoryAccreditation #surveyor
14.01.2026 15:22 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Unless Congress acts soon, reimbursement for roughly 800 laboratory tests is set to be cut by 15% starting February 1, 2026. The RESULTS Act would improve the data used to set rates and bring stability to laboratory test reimbursement.
Take action by visiting stoplabcuts.org
#STOPLABCUTS
#BloodDonorMonth #NationalBloodDonorMonth #WhyIGive
12.01.2026 14:53 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
For the month of January, COLA wants to highlight National Blood Donor Month and bring awareness to the critical role of blood banks and transfusion services in ensuring safe blood for patients. Read more here: hubs.ly/Q03-mm-Z0
12.01.2026 14:28 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 1 📌 0
It is our pleasure to announce the 2025-2026 recipients of COLA’s $1500 GiveBack365 scholarship.
To see the full list of recipients, visit hubs.ly/Q03ZQ3yF0
#COLAscholarship #COLAaccreditation #LaboratoryExcellence #ProfessionalDevelopment
As we welcome 2026, I want to extend my sincere thanks to our partners, laboratories and the entire COLA team for an outstanding 2025.
Wishing you all a healthy, happy and successful New Year.
-Nancy Stratton, CEO of COLA
Did you know COLA has been ISO 9001 certified since 2011? Our processes are reviewed regularly to ensure we're always operating at our best for our customers. Learn more at hubs.ly/Q03YVdCv0!
#COLAaccreditation #ISO9001 #LaboratoryExcellence #LaboratoryAccreditation
What is your favorite holiday song to sing along with in the car?
COLA’s pick is “All I want for Christmas is You” by Mariah Carey!
Leave your top holiday song in the comments below and get excited for some harmonies at COLA’s 2026 Laboratory Enrichment Forum! Register here: hubs.ly/Q03YR27p0
Just announced!
As of December 19, 2025, COLA has officially been approved from CMS as an Accreditation Organization for the Specialties of Cytogenetics and Radiobioassay under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CMS-3482-N).
Happy Hanukkah to you and your families from all of us at COLA! #Hanukkah #Holidays
17.12.2025 14:04 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
COLA doesn’t just accredit laboratories; we strengthen them. If your organization is looking for accreditation with real value, consistent support and experts who understand your workflow, contact us at hubs.ly/Q03Y6Qxy0 today!
#COLAaccreditation #LaboratoryAccreditation #LaboratoryExcellence
Maricel Woods BS, MLS(ASCPi) has worked at COLA as a surveyor since May 2022. She values COLA’s mission and the chance to meet laboratory professionals nationwide, seeing different laboratory practices united by the shared goal of excellent patient care. #EmployeeSpotlight
11.12.2025 14:56 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
In a new study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, researchers discovered a new antibiotic in a species of soil bacteria, Streptomyces coelicolor. It demonstrates effectiveness against MRSA and VRE. Learn more here: hubs.ly/Q03XdGr30
08.12.2025 14:10 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0In September during COLAcares week, staff put together STEM bags for schools in Maryland to inspire and support future laboratorians!
#GivingBack #Laboratorians #LabProfessionals #COLAaccreditation
In May, COLA was proud to support the Ira H. Hayes Memorial Library in Arizona by donating books that inspire, educate and uplift.
03.12.2025 14:45 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0For the holiday season, COLA presents “Days of Giving” to look back on 2025 and look forward to events planned in 2026!
Stay tuned this week for a special surprise!
In February of this year, COLA announced 20 scholarship winners! Read about the recipients here: hubs.ly/Q03WlbZd0
On World AIDS Day, COLA honors laboratory professionals for their vital role in fighting HIV/AIDS. Their expertise in diagnostics and testing drives early detection, treatment monitoring and a deeper understanding of the virus.
#WorldAidsDay
With over 20 years of experience as a Medical Laboratory Scientist and Clinical Educator, Dani Stroughton Duncan, EdD, MEd, MLS is passionate about advancing laboratory science and education. #COLAaccreditation #LaboratoryExcellence
26.11.2025 14:10 — 👍 1 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
This is the season to give thanks and reflect on your own education, professional journey, and everything you have accomplished thus far. COLA is grateful that so many have enjoyed our previous Forums, and we can’t wait to see you in May! Register now to access 10% off at cola.org/Forum2026
24.11.2025 14:19 — 👍 0 🔁 0 💬 0 📌 0
Introducing one of our keynote speakers of COLA’s 2026 Laboratory Enrichment Forum, with a twist!
Can you guess who the speaker is using the information below? Post your best guess in the comments and keep checking our socials for the reveal!
COLA staff had a wonderful time meeting you all at ASCP’s 2025 Annual Meeting! Visit cola.org for more information on how our accreditation program can align with your laboratory’s goals!
#ASCP2025 #COLAaccreditation #LaboratoryAccreditation #Education #ProfessionalDevelopment
Talk Lab to Me podcast graphic. COLA logo. Accreditation. Education. Conversation
Season 2 of Talk Lab to Me is here! Listen to the first episode now and explore how medical associations and COLA collaborate to promote quality, integrity, and excellence in laboratory medicine. education.cola.org/talk-lab-to-me
#LaboratoryAccreditation #LaboratoryMedicine #Labs #Education
The University of British Columbia used enzyme technology to successfully transplant a kidney converted from blood type A to universal type O to a patient in an irreversible coma.
Read more here: hubs.ly/Q03TvhlX0
#ResearchSpotlight #KidneyTransplant #EnzymeTechnology
Did you guess correctly? COLA is honored to introduce one of our keynote speakers at COLA’s upcoming Laboratory Enrichment Forum, James Crawford, MD, PhD! Don’t miss out on hearing the latest updates regarding CL2.0!
Register today at web.cvent.com/event/adda14...
#COLAForum26 #COLAaccreditation
