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M100, M23, M23 Supplements, M27M44S, and M45
Micro Free (formerly M100 Free) includes read-only access to critical microbiology standards. These standards are essential for better patient outcomes and reducing antimicrobial resistance. CLSI is committed to making resources broadly available to users around the globe to save lives and improve patient health.
CLSI VET01S
Performance Standards for Antimicrobial Disk and Dilution Susceptibility Tests for Bacteria Isolated From Animals
Quickly reference the most trusted AST veterinary breakpoint tables as a convenient, complimentary supplement to the AST VET01 document.
CLSI AST Rationale Documents
Package of Rationale Documents
Providing the scientific reasons behind breakpoint decisions.
CLSI Breakpoint Implementation Toolkit
Breakpoint Implementation Toolkit
Together CLSI, Association of Public Health Laboratories (APHL), American Society for Microbiology (ASM), College of American Pathologists (CAP), and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), have jointly developed this Breakpoint Implementation Toolkit (BIT) to assist clinical laboratories in updating minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC) breakpoints.
Free Method Evaluation Resources
CLSI EP19
A Framework for Using CLSI Documents to Evaluate Medical Laboratory Test Methods, 3rd Edition
This report introduces the Test Life Phases Model, which points users to CLSI evaluation protocol documents to establish and implement commercially manufactured or laboratory-developed test methods.
CLSI EP36
Harmonization of Symbology and Equations, 1st Edition
This report provides a standardized symbology for use throughout CLSI documents.
COVID-19 Testing Resources
CLSI GP36
Planning for Laboratory Operations During a Disaster, 1st Edition
This document provides guidance for laboratory and health care leadership for development, implementation, and sustainment of effective emergency preparedness plans (all hazards) supporting nonanalytical components of clinical and public health laboratory services that may pertain to various natural and manmade disasters.
CLSI MM14
Design of Molecular Proficiency Testing/External Quality Assessment, 2nd Edition
This document provides guidelines for a quality proficiency testing/external quality assessment program, including reliable databases; design control in the choice of materials and measurands; good manufacturing processes; documentation procedures; complaint handling; corrective and preventive action plans; and responsive timing of reports.
CLSI POCT07
Quality Management: Approaches to Reducing Errors at the Point of Care, 1st Edition
This document presents the core infrastructure for a standardized error tracking system with the primary goals of reducing risk and increasing quality of point-of-care testing, while accumulating standardized data for benchmarking use.
CLSI POCT18
Selection Process for CLIA-Waived Testing for SARS-CoV-2, Respiratory Syncytial Virus, and Influenza Viruses, 1st Edition
This white paper includes information related to selection considerations of CLIA-waived SARS-CoV-2, respiratory syncytial virus, and influenza virus testing.
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CLSI Free: POCT for COVID-19 Testing
Best Practices for Point-of-Care Implementation of COVID-19 Testing Webinar
Best Practices for Point-of-Care Implementation of COVID-19 Testing
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CLSI MM09 Webinar
MM09: Modernizing Guidance for Clinical Sequencing: Human Genetic and Genomic Testing Using Traditional and High-Throughput Nucleic Acid Sequencing Methods Webinar
This webinar presents an overview of MM09: Human Genetic and Genomic Testing Using Traditional and High-Throughput Nucleic Acid Sequencing Methods, 3rd Edition.
CLSI On Demand - M47 Webinar
What's New in CLSI M47, Principles and Procedures for Blood Culture, 2nd Edition Webinar
Learn about the latest changes in CLSI's newly revised M47 document, Principles and Procedures for Blood Cultures, 2nd edition.