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Standards Matrix

Built on Global Baselines.
Adapted to Regional Realities.

ICQAS exams assess candidates against universal scientific protocols set by global governing bodies, layered with region-specific regulatory modules.

Standard / AgencyJurisdictionRelevance to CPQSRelevance to CMQS
CLSICLSIGlobal/USAGP41 (draw), GP42, H21 (coag)Clinical specimen context
ISO 15189:2022ISO 15189:2022GlobalPre-examination QMS & KPIsLaboratory data integrity
JCIJCIGlobal/HospitalIPSG 1 (dual ID), IPSG 2 (read-backs)HIM documentation standards
NGSP/IFCCNGSP/IFCCGlobalHbA1c handling & stabilityEndocrine diagnostic criteria
WHOWHOGlobalSafe phlebotomy, sharps biosafetyICD-10/ICD-11 core engines
US CMSUS CMSUSAPre-analytical Medicare criteriaNCCI edits, MUEs, modifiers
US OSHAUS OSHAUSA29 CFR 1910.1030 bloodborne pathogensMedical record safety audits
NABL (112A)NABL (112A)IndiaCollection & rejection rulesDiagnostic report tracking
BMW Rules 2016BMW Rules 2016India4-color waste & sharps complianceInstitutional biosafety rules
ABDM/ABHAABDM/ABHAIndiaDigital health record linkingICD-11 national registry sync
CBAHI/DHACBAHI/DHAMiddle EastClinical collection safetyGCC e-claim validation & audit
HIPAA/GDPRHIPAA/GDPRGlobalPatient diagnostic confidentialityPHI protection, EHR audit trail