Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL).

Prime Diagnostic Imaging, Ultrasound has attained recognition for its commitment to providing a high level of patient care and quality testing for the diagnosis of heart disease. The facility achieved accreditation by the Intersocietal Commission for the Accreditation of Echocardiography Laboratories (ICAEL).

Prime Diagnostic Imaging, Ultrasound located in Ronkonkoma, NY, is one of a growing number of echocardiography laboratories in the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico to meet or exceed the ICAEL standards for noninvasive echocardiography testing. During the accreditation process, every aspect of the laboratory's daily operations and its impact on the quality of health care provided to patients is assessed and reviewed. While completing the application, laboratories are required to identify and correct potential problems, revising protocols and validating quality assurance programs.

Participation in the accreditation process demonstrates the laboratory's attention to a high level of patient care and quality testing. ICAEL accreditation is valid for a period of three years.

The ICAEL is a non-profit organization established with the support of eleven medical societies including physicians, technologists and sonographers that represent medical specialties including cardiology, neurology, radiology, vascular medicine, vascular surgery, neurosurgery, internal medicine and biology.