New CLSI Documents
Guideline on Preparation and Testing of Reagent Water in the Clinical Laboratory (C3-P4)

Guideline on Preparation and Testing of Reagent Water in the Clinical Laboratory Now Available From Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI, formerly NCCLS)

CLSI provides guidelines on water purified for clinical laboratory use; methods for monitoring water quality and testing for specific contaminants; and water system design considerations in this document.  C3-P4 includes new guidelines for preparing and testing reagent water in clinical laboratories, water purification system validation, ongoing maintenance, revalidation on a recurring schedule, and total organic carbon (TOC).

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Second Notice

Latest Recommendations for Glucose Monitoring in Settings Without Laboratory Support (AST4-A2) Now Available From Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI, formerly NCCLS)

An increasing amount of blood glucose tests are conducted outside the laboratory, in chaotic, high-pressure hospital environments, where accuracy and exigency are at constant odds.  Improper procedures for using blood glucose meters produce inaccurate results, putting the patient at risk.  AST4-A2 provides recommendations in a straightforward Q-and-A format, designed for easy use in workplaces where time and results are in high demand.  Included are administrative structure, operator authorization, test system selection, test procedure, and quality assurance, as well as samples of a written evaluation and quality control logs.

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