The growing demand for high-quality healthcare services has placed an increased emphasis on compliance, accuracy, and quality management systems in clinical laboratories. Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are the backbone of every well-run laboratory, ensuring consistency, quality, and safety. For medical laboratory technologists and clinical laboratory professionals, writing SOPs has become one of the most accessible and profitable side gigs in 2025 If you have experience working in laboratories and understand regulatory standards like ISO 15189, CAP, or CLIA, you already have the foundation needed to offer SOP writing services to clinics, hospitals, research labs, and even start-ups. This guide will show you how to turn your expertise into a reliable source of income. Why SOP Writing is a Lucrative Opportunity SOPs are essential for any clinical or diagnostic lab aiming for accreditation, quality control, or operational efficiency. However, many small facilities lack the in-hou...
Medical laboratories striving for ISO 15189 accreditation often face challenges in meeting stringent quality and competence requirements. Even well-run laboratories can encounter non-conformities—gaps between actual practices and the standard’s expectations. These non-conformities can delay accreditation, impact patient safety, and harm a laboratory’s reputation. Understanding the most common ISO 15189 non-conformities and how to prevent them is crucial for achieving and maintaining compliance. This guide explores ten frequent pitfalls laboratories encounter and provides actionable strategies to avoid them. 1. Inadequate Management Review ISO 15189 requires laboratories to conduct regular management reviews to assess the effectiveness of their quality management system (QMS). Many labs either skip these reviews or conduct them superficially, failing to analyze key performance indicators, audit findings, complaints, and risks. How to Avoid It Establish a formal schedule for m...