Many pathologists are not familiar with The Joint Commission laboratory accreditation program. This page is a resource on why our laboratory standards and survey process are the best choice for you. The Joint Commission sees the laboratory as an integrated service providing essential patient care. When laboratories are located in clinical services, we can assist with the integration by looking at the interfaces as well as the core diagnostic processes. For free-standing laboratories, your customers will recognize the Joint Commission name and its commitment to ensuring that all people always experience the safest, highest quality, best-value health care across all settings.