CLSI AUTO02

Laboratory Automation: Bar Codes for Specimen Container Identification, 2nd Edition

The AUT02-A2 standard provides specifications for use of linear bar codes on specimen container tubes in the clinical laboratory and for use on laboratory automation systems.

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Chairholder: Paul J. Mountain, MSc, MT(ASCP)

Date of Publication: January 6, 2006

Order Code PDF: CLSI AUTO02A2E
ISBN Number: 1-56238-589-5

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Edition: Second

Pages: 44

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The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has evaluated and recognized this approved-level consensus standard for use in satisfying a regulatory requirement.

This archived document is no longer being reviewed through the CLSI Consensus Document Development Process. However, this document is technically valid as of January 2017. Because of its value to the laboratory community, it is being retained in CLSI’s library.

CLSI AUTO02 Abstract

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute document AUTO02-A2—Laboratory Automation: Bar Codes for Specimen Container Identification; Approved Standard—Second Edition defines the way bar-coded sample identification labels are applied to clinical specimen containers. It documents the form, placement, and content of bar-code labels on specimen container tubes that are used on clinical laboratory analyzers. However, due to the current diversity of patient data, the informational content that is used to identify the specimen has not been specified. This specification will also meet the requirement for laboratory automation systems. It enables the production of reliable bar-coded symbols that are readable by any complying clinical laboratory analyzer and automation system. Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI). Laboratory Automation: Bar Codes for Specimen Container Identification; Approved Standard—Second Edition. CLSI document AUTO02-A2 (ISBN 1-56238-589-5). Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute, 950 West Valley Road, Suite 2500, Wayne, Pennsylvania 19087 USA, 2005. The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute consensus process, which is the mechanism for moving a document through two or more levels of review by the health care community, is an ongoing process. Users should expect revised editions of any given document. Because rapid changes in technology may affect the procedures, methods, and protocols in a standard or guideline, users should replace outdated editions with the current editions of CLSI documents. Current editions are listed in the CLSI catalog and posted on our website at www.clsi.org. If your organization is not a member and would like to become one, and to request a copy of the catalog, contact us at: Telephone: 610.688.0100; Fax: 610.688.0700; E-Mail: customerservice@clsi.org; Website: www.clsi.org.