The National Disease Research Interchange (NDRI) is proud to announce that its Biorepository has been awarded re-accreditation from the College of American Pathologists (CAP), based on results of a recent on-site inspection conducted by CAP inspectors. Recognized for rigorous and robust standards, CAP accreditation elevates quality and mitigates risk, an important way that laboratories can contribute to rigor and reproducibility in research. The inspection team included biorepository professionals. 

The facility’s director, Melissa VonDran, PhD, QBRS(ASCP), congratulated the laboratory for its excellence in the services being provided. NDRI is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide. 

“NDRI is committed to maintaining the highest standards in human tissue recovery, preservation, storage, and distribution, as shown by our CAP accreditation in 2024 and our recent re-accreditation,” said Dr. VonDran. “Compliance with CAP’s biorepository standards ensures that we are providing our researchers with the high-quality samples they need while honoring the gifts of our donors and donor families.” 

During the CAP accreditation process, designed to ensure the highest standards for biorepository management, inspectors examine the laboratory’s records and quality control of procedures. CAP inspectors also examine laboratory staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety program, and overall management. These reviews help verify activities reflect the most recent best practices. 

With more than 23,000 laboratory participants, in addition to accreditation, the CAP offers proficiency testing/external quality assessment (PT/EQA) programs, quality improvement tools, and protocols and guidelines to ensure excellence in all areas across the laboratory. Built on a foundation of pathologist expertise, CAP partners with laboratories worldwide to elevate the quality of laboratory medicine with best-in-class solutions designed to drive operational excellence. 

About the College of American Pathologists 

As the world’s largest organization of board-certified pathologists and leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide. For more information, visit the CAP Newsroom, CAP.org and yourpathologist.org to watch pathologists at work and see the stories of the patients who trust them with their care.