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CLSI 2022 Excellence Awards

January 19, 2022

The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute announces the recipients of its 2022 Excellence Awards. These awards celebrate the achievements of CLSI volunteers who have helped improve the quality of medical care worldwide.

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Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute CEO to Retire

November 2, 2021

Glen Fine, the Chief Executive Officer of the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI), announced he’s retiring effective Spring 2022. For 17 years Fine has served as the head of the globally recognized standards development organization in the field of laboratory medicine.

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CLSI Publishes New Document C64—Quantitative Measurement of Proteins and Peptides by Mass Spectrometry, 1st Edition

June 11, 2021

The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) has published the first edition of C64—Quantitative Measurement of Proteins and Peptides by Mass Spectrometry. C64 provides a framework for developing clinical protein and peptide assays from conception to validation and is intended for those who have experience with traditional small-molecule liquid chromatography–mass spectrometry (LC-MS) but not with protein and peptide analysis.

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CLSI Publishes New Guideline QMS26—Managing Laboratory Records

May 10, 2021

The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) has published the first edition of QMS26—Managing Laboratory Records. QMS26 is intended to help laboratories meet quality management system requirements for the records portion of quality system essential documents and records management. It presents recommendations for developing a records management program, including designing, creating, reviewing, retaining, and disposing of laboratory records.

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CLSI Publishes New Edition of NBS01—Dried Blood Spot Specimen Collection for Newborn Screening

April 29, 2021

The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) has published the 7th edition of NBS01—Dried Blood Spot Specimen Collection for Newborn Screening. NBS01 provides descriptive, stepwise processes and procedures for collecting blood spot specimens for newborn screening. This standard was developed and continues to be updated to promote uniform practices for demographic newborn data and specimen collection. An expanded appendix section provides additional images and descriptions of unacceptable blood spot specimens.

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