ACR– The American College of Radiology
Vascular Accreditation
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Vascular Accreditation Currently both ICANL (Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Vascular Laboratories) and ACR (American College of Cardiology) offer Vascular Accreditation. |
ICAVL or ACR? What’s right for your lab? Review a brief comparison of the two accrediting organizations as they relate to Vascular Ultrasound Accreditation. Click here to compare the two organizations. |
Vascular Accreditation Process with ACR
ACR provides laboratory accreditation specific to vascular ultrasound testing. ACR Accreditation is offered in the following testing areas:
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The ACR Ultrasound Accreditation Program involves the acquisition of clinical images, submission of relevant physician reports corresponding to clinical images submitted, and quality control documentation. Sites must apply for accreditation in all categories of ultrasound services this site provides (e.g., OB, General, Gynecological, and/or Vascular).
If any other modality of ultrasound is performed in your lab, you MUST apply for all modalities. Unlike ICAVL, you do not have the option of selecting just one modality of ultrasound for accreditation.
For more information on ACR Vascular ultrasound refer to their website http://www.acr.org/accreditation/ultrasound/ultrasound_reqs.aspx