A laboratory with a name and verifiable processes
Laboratorio Aclimu is a clinical biochemistry laboratory in Buenos Aires. A stable team, direct relationships and a third-party accredited quality system. This is who we are.
Marcelo T. de Alvear 2337 · Buenos Aires, Argentina
Reception · Recoleta
Laboratorio Aclimu
Our history
More than 30 years of continuous work
Decades of uninterrupted operation, technology adoption and a team that grew with the institution.
1991
Aclimu is founded
The laboratory is established, operating within the Centro Médico de la Mujer in Buenos Aires.
2004
Aclimu becomes independent
Laboratorio Aclimu is incorporated as an independent entity and begins a phase of growth, adding technical areas and professional staff.
2005
Laboratory automation
Automated analyzers are introduced in hematology, clinical chemistry and immunoassays, expanding capacity and reproducibility.
2008
Start of clinical research work
Begins participating under contract in clinical research as a local laboratory.
2021
First ITAES accreditation
After a comprehensive evaluation of processes, personnel, equipment and facilities, the Technical Institute for the Accreditation of Health Establishments grants us the accreditation certificate.
April 2025
New headquarters at Marcelo T. de Alvear 2337
Move to a space designed around patient flow and laboratory operations: a spacious reception, sample collection rooms and integrated technical areas.
See the infrastructure2026
ITAES renewal 2026–2029
The 2021 accreditation is renewed for three additional years, confirming the continuity of the quality management system.
What defines us
Four principles,
non-negotiable
These aren't slogans. They're the daily decisions that shape how we work: how we process a sample, how we deliver a result and how we treat you.
Technical excellence
Every determination passes through internal controls and international intercomparison programs. Quality isn't promised — it's measured.
Human care
Behind every sample there's a person waiting for an answer. Clear communication, on-time delivery and direct contact.
Confidentiality
Your data and results are yours. Internal system with full traceability and restricted access to the assigned professional.
Continuous improvement
A team in permanent training, technology that evolves and processes reviewed every year. We move forward without losing our foundation.
Our team
Real people,
not org charts
A laboratory is built by the people who run it. These are the professionals behind every determination, every appointment and every call.
Technical direction and management
Technical Director · Management
Bioq. Jonatan Garcia
Biochemist · MN 12,541
A biochemist with solid experience in clinical biochemistry. He leads the laboratory's technical operations and its quality management system, on which ITAES accreditation rests. He also holds full training in clinical research, the basis for the laboratory's activity in clinical trials. Responsible for the final sign-off of reports and for method validation in multicenter studies. Deeply committed to process quality and to teamwork as the engine of continuous improvement.
Management
Dr. Farm. Bruno Santacreu
PhD in Pharmacy and Biochemistry (UBA) · MP 20,948
PhD in Pharmacy and Biochemistry from the University of Buenos Aires and the laboratory's scientific advisor in cell biology and genetics. Coordinates the team, leads digital transformation and the relationship with institutions and health insurers. Drives the technology upgrade and the quality management system that backs the laboratory's ITAES accreditation.
Biochemists
Bioq. Luciana P. Carvallo
Head of Laboratory · Biochemist
MN 12.733
Bioq. Naomi Nakama
Biochemist
MN 13.610
Bioq. Daniela Padrino Sabino
Biochemist
Laboratory technicians
Téc. Valeria E. Artia
Laboratory technician
MN 11.784
Téc. Lorena P. Timpano
Laboratory technician
MN 10.514
Téc. Jaime A. Quintana Canale
Laboratory technician
MN 9.656
Reception & operations
Federico
Reception
Juliana
Reception
María
Reception
Daniel
Logistics
Mirna
Assistant
Accreditations and registries
Verifiable, not declarative
Each of these seals depends on external evaluations and is periodically renewed. They can all be checked in the public registries of the issuing bodies.
ITAES
Accredited 2026–2029
Technical Institute for the Accreditation of Health Establishments. Full member. First accredited in 2021, renewed in 2026.
PEEC–FBA
External quality assessment
Program of the Argentine Biochemistry Foundation.
ProgBA · CEMIC
International intercomparison
Buenos Aires Program for External Quality Control.
EMQN
Molecular genetics
European Molecular Genetics Quality Network.
SmartSpot Q
SARS-CoV-2 control
International external control for SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR.
SISA
Integrated Health Information System
Public registry of Argentina's Ministry of Health.
AAIP
Data protection
Registered with the Agency for Access to Public Information.
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Want to meet us in person?
We're in Recoleta, Buenos Aires, Monday to Saturday. Book an appointment or reach us on WhatsApp to schedule a visit.