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CLSI guidelines
Also written as: CLSI — Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute recommendations for newborn screening laboratory procedures.
Full Definition
Comprehensive standards developed by the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute that govern newborn screening laboratory practices, specimen collection, handling, and testing protocols. CLSI guidelines ensure consistency and quality across screening programs and are regularly updated to reflect best practices. These guidelines cover everything from pre-analytical variables to result reporting standards.
Usage
Usage note: Always capitalize CLSI when used as acronym.
In Context
- "The laboratory follows CLSI guidelines for all newborn screening procedures." — Quality assurance documentation
- "CLSI guidelines recommend specific temperature ranges for specimen transport." — Standard operating procedure
Also known as
CLSI standards
CLSI protocols
Don't confuse with
CDC guidelines
ACOG guidelines