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In addition to being the first medical laboratory in the island to receive ISO 15189 accreditation in 2013, there are other worthwhile attributes about Biomedical Caledonia Medical Laboratory Limited to know. Knowledge of these useful nuggets is beneficial in accessing their services.

They offer 24-hour mobile testing.

The laboratory provides mobile phlebotomy services to homebound patients, patients with frequent orders, patients with busy schedules and those with transportation issues. They offer 24-hour emergency service, including on weekends and public holidays.

The laboratory participates in external proficiency testing with the Medical Laboratory Evaluation programme provided by the American College of Physicians, Randox International Quality Assessment Scheme, American Proficiency Institute, United Kingdom National External Quality Assessment Services and National Microbiology Laboratory.

They have 50 collection centres islandwide.

They are the only collecting site in Jamaica for DNA diagnostics.

They are now open on Sundays at:

• 8A Caledonia Avenue, Kingston 5

• 36 Brunswick Avenue, Spanish Town

• Portmore Hospital Complex, Portmore

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Members of the phlebotomy team (from left): Ruschelle Mignott, Jennett CampbellBailey, Sasheka Thompson, Cheryl Brown, Carline Baghaloo and Joyce Abbott Treasure take a break to pose for the camera.