Accra: Precision medicine company Revna Biosciences (RevnaBio) has secured triple accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation (A2LA) to strengthen its laboratory and biobanking capabilities to support clinical diagnostics and biomedical research across Africa. The accreditation covers three internationally recognised standards: ISO 15189 for medical laboratories, ISO 20387 for biobanking, and ISO/IEC 17043 for proficiency testing providers.
According to Ghana News Agency, the combined certification validates the strength of RevnaBio's integrated quality systems across clinical diagnostics, biospecimen management, and laboratory performance monitoring. Derrick Akpalu, Chief Executive and co-founder of RevnaBio, stated that the accreditation reflected the company's commitment to building laboratory systems that meet global standards while addressing healthcare needs locally. He emphasized that by strengthening diagnostic quality, biospecimen infrastructure, and laboratory performance monitoring, RevnaBio aims to support improved healthcare locally while enabling meaningful collaboration with global research partners working to advance precision medicine.
Akpalu highlighted that the recognition would enable RevnaBio to deliver reliable molecular testing services for patients while supporting partnerships with pharmaceutical firms, diagnostics developers, and research institutions conducting biomedical research on the continent. The company stressed that the milestone represented an important step in expanding precision medicine infrastructure in West Africa and improving access to internationally accredited diagnostic services.
Through its ISO 15189-accredited laboratory, RevnaBio provides molecular and genomic testing designed to meet global standards for accuracy, quality, and traceability. The company stated that this capability allows clinicians to make better-informed treatment decisions and helps reduce the need to send diagnostic samples overseas for advanced testing. It noted that strengthening local diagnostic capacity could contribute to improved healthcare delivery and patient outcomes in Ghana.
RevnaBio's ISO 20387 accreditation also validates its governance and operational systems for collecting, processing, and storing research-grade biospecimens. The firm mentioned that expanding biospecimen infrastructure within Africa will help ensure research involving African populations is conducted with stronger scientific standards and ethical oversight. The ISO/IEC 17043 accreditation authorizes RevnaBio to design and deliver accredited proficiency testing programs that help laboratories measure and improve their performance.
Ms. Jennifer Dent, a Board member of RevnaBio, described the achievement as an important milestone that demonstrated the company's commitment to quality and scientific excellence. She stated, "Receiving triple accreditation from the American Association for Laboratory Accreditation reflects RevnaBio's commitment to quality, scientific excellence, and global laboratory best practices." She emphasized that the accreditation would strengthen partnerships and support African scientists and clinicians in leading impactful biomedical research.
Founded in 2017 and domiciled in the United States, RevnaBio operates laboratory and biospecimen infrastructure in Accra and partners with hospitals, research institutions, and pharmaceutical companies to generate genomic and clinical datasets reflecting Africa's genetic diversity.