Accreditation
The EcoDNA group is currently accredited by NATA under ISO/IEC 17025: Test and Calibration (Accreditation # 21138; site # 25428)
Stringent and highly scrutinised workflows are needed to deliver consistent and repeatable molecular results that can reliably inform management decisions. The EcoDNA holds an accredited portfolio for environmental DNA/RNA testing including sample collection, eDNA/RNA extraction and qPCR testing for optimised and validated species specific assays.
Why choose an accredited provider?
Assessing the competency of laboratories and their eDNA-based molecular methods is a key component for widespread incorporation of eDNA-based applications into management decisions.
ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited facilities undertaking eDNA-based services
The ISO/IEC 17025 Accreditation is a common requirement requested by regulating entities worldwide for laboratories providing standard tests and calibration services. Beyond good-practice protocols and training, accreditation provides recognition of competence and reliability to produce trustworthy results.
National Association of Testing Authorities, Australia (NATA)
NATA is Australia's leading national accreditation body, recognised by government to assess organisations against a number of international standards for laboratories, proficiency testing scheme providers and reference material producers.
Accreditation and certification by NATA provides confidence to our stakeholders that we are use high quality measures and standards to provide them with reliable and actionable results.
To find out more about NATA accreditation please visit https://nata.com.au/about-us/
EcoDNA acknowledges the Ngunnawal people, traditional custodians of the lands where we are situated. We wish to acknowledge and respect their continuing culture and the contribution they make to the life of Canberra and the region. We also acknowledge all other First Nations Peoples on whose lands we gather.
Email: ecoDNA@canberra.edu.au
Address: Building 7, Level D, University of Canberra, Bruce ACT 2617 Australia
Accreditation number: 21138
Accredited site number: 25428