Official Announcement
Genesis Reference Laboratories Earns CAP Accreditation
Nationwide direct specimen testing lab joins the elite network of 8,000+ accredited facilities recognized by the College of American Pathologists.
For Immediate Release | May 12, 2026 | Contact: Scott Lagasse, PharmD, VP of Medical Affairs
Genesis Reference Laboratories, a nationwide direct specimen testing lab serving providers across the country, has been awarded accreditation by the College of American Pathologists (CAP), meeting the program’s rigorous standards for laboratory quality and patient safety.
CAP accreditation is recognized globally as the gold standard in laboratory medicine. Accredited facilities are inspected by practicing pathology and laboratory medicine professionals who examine records, quality control procedures, staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety programs, and overall management. Genesis Reference Laboratories is one of more than 8,000 CAP-accredited facilities worldwide.
8,000+
CAP-accredited labs worldwide
Gold Standard
in laboratory medicine worldwide
Nationwide
Direct specimen testing for providers
What This Accreditation Means
Scott Lagasse, PharmD, VP of Medical Affairs at Genesis Reference Laboratories, was advised of this recognition and congratulated for the quality of services being provided.
“Achieving CAP accreditation reflects the dedication of every member of our laboratory team and reaffirms our commitment to delivering accurate, reliable results that providers and patients can trust. This recognition isn’t a finish line — it’s a standard we hold ourselves to every day in service of better clinical decisions and better patient outcomes.”
— Scott Lagasse, PharmD, VP of Medical Affairs, Genesis Reference Laboratories
Nicole Moberg, CEO, upon learning of the accreditation, said:
“CAP accreditation is a powerful validation of how we serve our partners. We built Genesis on the idea that providers deserve a national presence with a local feel — close relationships paired with superior testing and faster, more reliable results. This recognition tells every clinical partner we work with that the science behind their patients’ care meets the highest standard in laboratory medicine.”
— Nicole Moberg, CEO, Genesis Reference Laboratories
The Accreditation Process
During the CAP accreditation process, a team of practicing pathology and laboratory medicine professionals conducted a thorough on-site inspection. Inspectors examined the laboratory’s records, quality control of procedures, staff qualifications, equipment, facilities, safety programs, and overall management. These reviews confirm that all activities reflect the most current best practices in laboratory medicine.
Inspectors Reviewed
✓ Records & documentation
✓ Quality control procedures
✓ Staff qualifications
✓ Equipment & facilities
✓ Safety programs & records
✓ Overall management systems
“The CAP is pleased to recognize Genesis Reference Laboratories as meeting the high standard set as part of the CAP’s Laboratory Accreditation Program. Genesis Reference Laboratories joins the thousands of others committed to raising the quality of laboratory services nationally and internationally.”
— Earle S. Collum, MD, FCAP, Chair, CAP Council on Accreditation
What This Means for Providers
Genesis Reference Laboratories was built to give healthcare providers direct access to fast, accurate testing without the barriers of traditional hospital-based lab systems. CAP accreditation confirms that the quality behind that access meets the highest standard in the field.
For the providers we serve, this accreditation is confirmation that every specimen processed at Genesis, and every result that comes back, has been backed by a process independently reviewed and approved by the world’s leading laboratory accreditation organization.
About Genesis Reference Laboratories
Genesis Reference Laboratories is a direct specimen testing laboratory serving providers nationwide. We offer fast, accurate diagnostic testing with direct provider access, removing the barriers between the clinical team and the results they need. To learn more, visit genesisreferencelabs.com.
About the College of American Pathologists
As the world’s largest organization of board-certified pathologists and leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide. For more information, visit cap.org.