CLSI M64

Implementation of Taxonomy Nomenclature Changes, 1st Edition

CLSI M64 includes recommendations for implementing nomenclature changes for medically important bacteria and fungi that are identified and reported from clinical specimens, especially when testing for antimicrobial susceptibility.

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Chairholder: Erik Munson, PhD, D(ABMM); Shawn R. Lockhart, PhD, D(ABMM), F(AAM)

Date of Publication: December 5, 2024

Order Code PDF: CLSI M64Ed1E
ISBN Number: 978-1-68440-265-6

Order Code Print: CLSI M64Ed1
ISBN Number: 978-1-68440-264-9

Edition: First

Pages: 90

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A guideline for global application developed through the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute consensus process.

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CLSI M64 Abstract

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute M64—Implementation of Taxonomy Nomenclature Changes provides background and historic information related to the process of microbial taxon discovery, publication, and acceptance by recognized professional committees and societies. Additional nuances within these topics exist in the field of medical mycology. CLSI M64 reflects collaborative discussions from experts in the fields of medical bacteriology, medical mycology, veterinary diagnostic microbiology, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, and diagnostics manufacturing. Recommendations are provided for the implementation of novel and revised taxonomy in human and veterinary microbiology laboratories. A two- to three-year timeline is presented for laboratories to enact these changes; changes that may more profoundly affect patient care can be acted upon more expediently. Communication with clinical and public health stakeholders is imperative to the successful implementation of taxonomic changes.