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CAP · CLIA Accreditation Consulting

Building Quality. Achieving Compliance.

Expert consulting for CAP, CLIA, and ISO accreditation — from readiness assessments to sustainable compliance programs.

What We Do

Comprehensive accreditation consulting for clinical labs

  • Laboratory compliance checklist and documentation review
    Inspection Preparation

    Accreditation Readiness & Mock Inspections

    Comprehensive gap analyses and mock inspections that mirror the real accreditation experience. We identify deficiencies before inspectors do, giving your lab the time and roadmap to resolve every finding.

    • Full-scope CAP, CLIA, and ISO gap analysis
    • Simulated mock inspections with trained inspectors
    • Prioritized deficiency response planning
    • Pre-inspection staff training and readiness drills
    Learn about readiness assessments
  • Laboratory team collaborating on quality management documentation
    Quality Systems

    Quality Management Systems

    We design and implement QMS frameworks that go beyond checkbox compliance — building the quality culture that sustains accreditation year after year. From document control to CAPA, we cover every pillar.

    • ISO 15189 and CAP-aligned QMS design
    • Document control and record management systems
    • Corrective and preventive action (CAPA) programs
    • Quality indicator monitoring and reporting
    Explore QMS services
  • Laboratory scientist documenting procedures and validation data
    Documentation & Validation

    SOP Development & Validation Support

    Expertly written standard operating procedures and validation protocols that meet regulatory requirements and reflect your lab's actual workflows. We write, review, and validate — so your team can focus on testing.

    • Custom SOP authoring for all laboratory disciplines
    • Method validation and verification protocols
    • Proficiency testing program management
    • Procedure gap identification and remediation
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  • Modern clinical laboratory facility with advanced diagnostic equipment
    New Lab Consulting

    Laboratory Startup Consulting

    Launching a new clinical laboratory is complex. We guide you from facility design through first accreditation — helping you build the right infrastructure, hire the right team, and achieve compliance from day one.

    • Regulatory pathway and licensure planning
    • Facility and workflow design consultation
    • Personnel qualification and competency programs
    • First-accreditation project management
    Start your lab right

Our Impact

Numbers that reflect our commitment to your success

Every number represents a laboratory that trusted us with their accreditation journey — and achieved it.

500+

Labs to serve across all specialties

100%

First-attempt accreditation success rate

15+

Years of combined consulting experience

35+

States & regions served nationwide

ALP consulting team working with laboratory professionals
CAP

CLIA · ISO · COLA · AABB accreditation bodies

"We don't just prepare you for inspection day — we build the quality culture that sustains it."
— ALP Team

Accreditation Bodies

Specialists in CAP and CLIA accreditation

Our consultants hold direct experience with both CAP and CLIA — the two most critical accreditation frameworks for US clinical laboratories. We speak the same language as your inspectors.

CAP
CAP Accreditation

College of American Pathologists

The gold standard for laboratory accreditation in the US, covering all lab specialties.

  • Checklist-based inspection readiness
  • All laboratory specialties covered
  • Mock CAP inspection walkthroughs
  • Deficiency response and follow-up
CLIA
CLIA Compliance

Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments

Federal regulatory standards for all US clinical laboratory testing on human specimens.

  • CLIA certificate of accreditation pathway
  • Personnel qualification requirements
  • Proficiency testing program setup
  • Ongoing compliance monitoring
100%first-attempt success rate
Our Track Record

100% first-attempt accreditation rate for clients who complete our full CAP or CLIA readiness program.

About our approach

ALP consultants maintain active knowledge of CAP and CLIA standards and regulatory updates — so your lab is always prepared for what's next.

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Ready to achieve accreditation?

Partner with ALP and let our experts guide your lab from gap analysis to accreditation success.