Controllab brings its expertise to clinical laboratory scientific events in Panama

Controllab brings its expertise to clinical laboratory scientific events in Panama

Controllab brings its expertise to clinical laboratory scientific events in Panama

Events bring together international experts to discuss technological advances, clinical diagnostics, digital transformation, and quality in laboratory medicine.

From April 22 to 24, 2026, Hospital Santo Tomás (HST), a leading public institution in Central America and the Caribbean, will host the II Congress and the XXIX Scientific Seminar on Clinical Laboratory in Panama.

Under the theme “La IA: Transformando la Medicina de Laboratorio”, the event will highlight how clinical laboratories are evolving in response to challenges driven by artificial intelligence. The objective is to promote a multidisciplinary approach that ensures quality of care, from research to clinical practice.

Controllab Participation

The company will take part in the event as an exhibitor and as part of the scientific program, with Dr. José Poloni, education manager, and technical support analyst Thamiris Aguiar.

On April 23, Dr. Poloni will present “Evaluación en el laboratorio de la función renal: aportes del uroanálisis”, highlighting the role of urinalysis in assessing renal function and diagnostic quality.

On April 24, Thamiris will deliver the presentation “Ensayos de aptitud con múltiples muestras: una estrategia para mayor confiabilidad y valor clínico”, focusing on strategies that enhance the reliability of analytical results.

For more information, visit the event page.

International Quality Symposium

Before the HST event, Controllab, together with local partner PROMED, will hold the International Quality Symposium on April 20 at 1:00 p.m. (Panama time) for the regional audience. The meeting will be online, free of charge, and conducted in spanish, bringing together leading professionals who will share trends and best practices for analytical quality.

To participate, access the link at the scheduled date and time.

Controllab’s participation in these initiatives reinforces its commitment to knowledge sharing, contributing to the strengthening of good laboratory practices and quality in healthcare services worldwide.

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PRM 0009

Certified Reference Material Producer

Accredited by Coordenação-Geral de Acreditação do Inmetro

Controllab has been accredited as a Certified Reference Material (CRM) Producer since 2016 by Cgcre, under number PMR 0009. The conformity assessment is carried out in accordance with the requirements established in ABNT NBR ISO 17034 and Inmetro standards, ensuring competence for the production of CRMs, as defined in the Scope of Accreditation.

This accreditation attests to Controllab’s technical competence in producing CRMs according to international requirements and enables it to be recognized in other countries, under mutual recognition agreements, thereby reducing technical barriers between Brazil and other countries across continents.

Materiais de Referência Certificados - PMR 0009 - ABNT NBR ISO 17034-Controllab
Cgcre is signatory to the Mutual Recognition Arrangements of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and Interamerican Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC).

CAL 0214

Calibration Laboratory

Accredited by Coordenação-Geral de Acreditação do Inmetro

In December 2002, the Calibration Laboratory was accredited by Cgcre. With this recognition, it became part of the Brazilian network of accredited laboratories, under number 214. Since then, it has been periodically evaluated for the maintenance and/or extension of its accreditation.

The Inmetro seal attests to Controllab’s technical competence, credibility, and operational capability for calibration services, in accordance with the requirements of ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17025.

Calibração de Instrumentos - CAL 0214 - ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17025 - Controllab
Cgcre is signatory to the Mutual Recognition Arrangements of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and Interamerican Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC).

PEP 0003

Proficiency Test Provider

Accredited by Coordenação-Geral de Acreditação do Inmetro

In September 2011, Controllab was accredited by Cgcre as a proficiency test provider, under nº PEP0003. Initially as part of a pilot project by Inmetro, this accreditation was based on ILAC G13: 2007 and included several clinical and hemotherapy tests. In the periodic evaluations of this accreditation, new segments and tests are included and the evaluation is now conducted according to ABNT NBR ISO/IEC 17043.

This accreditation attests to Controllab’s technical competence to develop and conduct proficiency tests in accordance with international requirements and enables it to be recognized in other countries, in accordance with mutual recognition agreements signed by Brazil in Mercosur, the Americas and Europe.

PEP 0003 - ABNT NBR ISO-IEC 17043 - Controllab

Cgcre is signatory to the Mutual Recognition Arrangements of the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and Interamerican Accreditation Cooperation (IAAC).