Clinics and care
Australian pathology and IVF laboratories are assessed against national standards, with NATA accreditation and RCPA involvement underpinning quality for testing services. Accreditation is a reason to be cautious about results from unaccredited direct-to-consumer tests, which may not be comparable with clinic pathology.
Also known as: NATA accreditation, lab accreditation
Sources
- National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (nata.com.au)
- Royal College of Pathologists of Australasia (rcpa.edu.au)
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.