CLSILeitlinien

CLSILeitlinien, an abbreviation for Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute guidelines, are internationally recognized documents that provide recommendations and standards for clinical laboratory testing and healthcare. The CLSI, a non-profit organization, develops these guidelines through a consensus-driven process involving experts from various sectors including industry, academia, government, and healthcare providers. Their primary goal is to promote the accuracy, reliability, and efficiency of laboratory medicine.

These guidelines cover a broad spectrum of laboratory disciplines, including hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, molecular diagnostics, and transfusion medicine. They address various aspects of laboratory operations, such as specimen collection and handling, test validation and verification, quality control procedures, instrument calibration, and reporting of results. CLSILeitlinien are instrumental in ensuring patient safety and improving the quality of healthcare by standardizing practices and promoting best practices within clinical laboratories worldwide. Healthcare professionals, manufacturers, and regulatory bodies often refer to and implement CLSILeitlinien to meet regulatory requirements and to enhance the overall quality of laboratory services.