Laboratory Design (GP18-A2); Using Proficiency Testing to Improve the Clinical Laboratory (GP27-A2)

CLSI submits the following for vote as candidate-for-advancement consensus documents.  The documents and ballots are available to delegates and alternates of Active and Associate Active member organizations through CLSI Forums.  

Second Notice

GP18-A2—Laboratory Design; Approved Guideline – Second Edition
This document provides a foundation of information about laboratory design elements and guidance to help define the issues to be considered when designing a clinical laboratory. The deadline for the completed ballot for GP18-A2 to be received at the CLSI offices is 9 October 2006.

GP27-A2—Using Proficiency Testing to Improve the Clinical Laboratory; Approved Guideline—Second Edition
This guideline provides assistance to laboratories in using proficiency testing as a quality improvement tool. The deadline for the completed ballot for GP27-A2 to be received at the CLSI offices is 9 October 2006.

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