Standards and Guidelines
Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) documents are published as a standard, guideline, or committee report.
- Standards are developed through the consensus process that clearly identifies specific, essential requirements for materials, methods, or practices for use in an unmodified form. A standard may, in addition, contain discretionary elements, which are clearly identified.
- Guidelines are developed through the consensus process describing criteria for a general operating practice, procedure, or material for voluntary use. A guideline may be used as written or modified by the user to fit specific needs.
- Reports are documents that have not been subjected to consensus review and are released by the Board of Directors.
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