Issued2026-02-10

Advancing Laboratory Medicine Through Consistent Data and Responsible Oversight

Position StatementVoluntary

Summary

Recommends risk-based oversight for AI that relies on laboratory data, modernization of laboratory regulation, harmonized data and reporting, diverse validation data, clear stakeholder responsibilities, independent verification, and continuous monitoring for accuracy, drift, safety, and bias.

Healthcare Implications

Clinical laboratories should validate and continuously monitor AI performance using quality-management practices analogous to laboratory quality control. Developers should provide the data and technical information needed for independent verification, while regulators should clarify oversight and validation expectations.

Impact Level

Medium

Keywords

Transparency & Governance; Safety & Risk; Clinical Quality & Efficacy; Equity & Bias

Stakeholders

Providers & Health Systems; Patients & Public; Developers & Vendors; Regulators & Government