COLA, Inc. is a physician-directed organization whose purpose is to promote health and safety through accreditation and educational programs.

Joined March 2009
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May 20
At COLA’s Laboratory Enrichment Forum, we were lucky to have the Little Words Project come during our Welcome Reception and sell their beautiful bracelets. Not only are these bracelets cute, but they are a great way to give back! Learn more here: hubs.ly/Q04hjq2D0
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Mar 27
Attending #AAD2026? Say hello to COLA staff at our COLA Booth #443! Learn more about COLA's Mohs surgery, histology accreditation and ISO 15189 accreditation!
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It is our pleasure to announce the 2025-2026 recipients of COLA’s $1500 GiveBack365 scholarship. To see the full list of recipients, visit hubs.ly/Q03ZQ3yF0 #COLAscholarship #COLAaccreditation #LaboratoryExcellence #ProfessionalDevelopment
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Wishing you all a wonderful New Years and a happy, healthy and fulfilling 2026!
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31 Dec 2025
Happy New Years Eve!  Register for COLA’s Laboratory Enrichment Forum May 6-8, in Nashville Tennessee and you will be able to both tap your feet and nurture your mind! Use the code: “Gift” to get a special discount, on us! hubs.ly/Q03ZgKl60
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31 Dec 2025
As we welcome 2026, I want to extend my sincere thanks to our partners, laboratories and the entire COLA team for an outstanding 2025. Wishing you all a healthy, happy and successful New Year. -Nancy Stratton, CEO of COLA
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25 Dec 2025
Merry Christmas to you and your loved ones from all of us at COLA.
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24 Dec 2025
Did you know COLA has been ISO 9001 certified since 2011? Our processes are reviewed regularly to ensure we're always operating at our best for our customers. Learn more at hubs.ly/Q03YVgCs0! #COLAaccreditation #ISO9001 #LaboratoryExcellence
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22 Dec 2025
Leave your top holiday song in the comments below and get excited for some harmonies at COLA’s 2026 Laboratory Enrichment Forum! Register here: hubs.ly/Q03YR1Yp0 #COLAaccreditation #COLALEF2026 #ProfessionalDevelopment
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19 Dec 2025
Microplastics are everywhere, including in our food and water, yet researchers are still trying to understand their impact on our health. Read more: hubs.ly/Q03YF5_30 #microplastics #COLAaccreditation #LaboratoryAccreditation
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19 Dec 2025
Just announced! As of December 19, 2025, COLA has officially been approved from CMS as an Accreditation Organization for the Specialties of Cytogenetics and Radiobioassay under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments of 1988 (CMS-3482-N).
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17 Dec 2025
COLA accredits laboratories of all types and sizes across the U.S. Can you guess where COLA Surveyors Wendy Duet MLS(ASCP)and Renee Helvey MLS(ASCP) are? #COLAsurveyors #COLAaccreditation #LaboratoryExcellence
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17 Dec 2025
Happy Hanukkah to you and your families from all of us at COLA! #Hanukkah #Holidays
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15 Dec 2025
Do you know why Laboratory Directors choose COLA for their accreditation needs? COLA doesn’t just accredit laboratories; we strengthen them. Contact us at hubs.ly/Q03Y6RBw0 today!
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11 Dec 2025
Maricel Woods, BS, MLS(ASCPi), a COLA surveyor since 2022, loves meeting laboratory professionals nationwide while promoting excellent patient care. Outside the laboratory, she’s a reader, book reviewer and Little Free Library Steward.
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8 Dec 2025
In a new study published in the Journal of the American Chemical Society, researchers discovered a new antibiotic in a species of soil bacteria, Streptomyces coelicolor. It demonstrates effectiveness against MRSA and VRE. hubs.ly/Q03XdyC30
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5 Dec 2025
Surprise! For our last “Days of Giving,” we have a gift for you! Watch the video and visit the link hubs.ly/Q03WFcn40 to access your gift, available only today! Use the coupon code GIFT.
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4 Dec 2025
In September during COLAcares week, staff put together STEM bags for schools in Maryland to inspire and support future laboratorians!
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3 Dec 2025
In May, COLA was proud to support the Ira H. Hayes Memorial Library in Arizona by donating books that inspire, educate and uplift.
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2 Dec 2025
For the holiday season, COLA presents “Days of Giving” to look back on 2025 and look forward to events planned in 2026! In February of this year, COLA announced 20 scholarship winners! Read about the recipients here: hubs.ly/Q03Wl6Hl0
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