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CLSI AST News Updates
The CLSI Outreach Working Group (ORWG), under CLSI's Subcommittee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST), works to efficiently convey information regarding contemporary AST practices, recommendations, and resources to the clinical microbiology community. This CLSI AST News Update highlights current issues related to antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) and reporting.
Volume 11, Issue 1 - November 2025
Edited By: Janet A. Hindler, MCLS, MT(ASCP), F(AAM) & Audrey N. Schuetz, MD, MPH, D(ABMM)
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The CLSI AST Outreach Working Group (ORWG) is part of the CLSI Subcommittee on Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (AST) and was established in 2015. The formation of the working group originated in a desire to efficiently convey information regarding contemporary AST practices, recommendations, and resources to the clinical microbiology community.
Other AST News
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
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Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
At Texas A&M University, veterinary students are introduced to antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) through the integration of CLSI VET09 into their curriculum, shaping the future of veterinarians and the patients they serve.
Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing
CLSI recently hosted it's June 2025 Committees Week in Frisco, Texas. Here are key highlights from the meetings.