: Official copies can be purchased from the ISO Store or through national standards bodies like BSI , ANSI , or DIN .
: Requirements from ISO 22870 have been integrated directly into the 15189:2022 standard.
: Unauthorized reproduction, scanning, or distribution of ISO standards is prohibited by international law.
: The requirement for a mandatory "Quality Manual" has been removed, allowing more flexibility in how management systems are documented. How to Access EN & ISO Standards Legally in 2026
The new 2022 version introduces several critical changes that render the 2012 version outdated for modern laboratory management:
: The structure has been reorganized to match ISO/IEC 17025:2017.
This report examines the availability and current status of , the international standard for quality and competence in medical laboratories. 1. Official Status: Withdrawn