The Medical Metrology Laboratory has entered into service as the culmination of the long-running Medical Metrology Feasibility Project.
The main goal of the Medical Metrology is to ensure the reliability of medical measurements through dissemination of measurement traceability to medical laboratories within Turkey and abroad via the provision of calibration, measurement and test services.
The laboratory aims to conduct research on subjects that are important in terms of meeting national and stakeholder demands and is already taking part as a partner in a number of projects funded within the European Metrology Research Programme and its successor, the European Metrology Programme for Innovation and Research.
In addition to work performed to establish the traceability of medical devices and ensure their accuracy, the Medical Metrology Laboratory will produce certified reference materials for autoanalyzers and design and produce calibrators for medical devices.
Additionally, the laboratory plans to develop systems and projects for applications of ultransonic techniques in medicine and conduct work on performance tests of hearing aids. Training will be provided to professionals who calibrate medical devices.
The Medical Metrology Laboratory of TÜBİTAK UME will facilitate monitoring of the quality of medical services in Turkey, reducing dependence on foreign sources in this important field.