CLSI - Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute
The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) is a global, nonprofit, standards-developing organization that promotes the development and use of voluntary consensus standards and guidelines within the healthcare community. We are recognized worldwide for the application of our unique consensus process. CLSI is based on the principle that consensus is an efficient and cost-effective way to improve patient testing and services. Read more >>
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