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Third Edition
Quality Management Systems

CLSI QMS04

Laboratory Design

CLSI QMS04 Ed3 is a fundamental approach to laboratory design elements and a guide to common hurdles one might encounter when designing a medical laboratory.

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This reaffirmed document has been reviewed and confirmed as suitable to remain published without revision to content, as of January 2021.

June 29, 2016
Karen K. Mortland, RA, MT(ASCP)

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Abstract

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute guideline QMS04—Laboratory Design is written for laboratory personnel responsible for, or involved in, the design of a laboratory. This guideline covers selected nonstructural elements that affect the planning, layout, and safety of a medical laboratory. The elements discussed include space, casework, equipment, classifications, health and safety, ventilation, lighting, plumbing, electrical systems, and communications.

Overview of Changes

Updates from the second edition include: 

- Changes in codes, testing, equipment, and building systems 

- Reorganization of information to align with the laboratory design process

Scope

This guideline discusses selected elements of laboratory design that affect the planning, layout, and safety of the medical laboratory. These elements include space, workflow, casework, equipment, classifications, ventilation, lighting, plumbing, electrical systems, and communications. This guideline is intended to provide general guidance in laboratory design for those working in and managing laboratories.

Many important and specific issues that need consideration in a well-designed laboratory are beyond the scope of this guideline and are best worked through with the project’s consultants, architects, and engineers. These issues could include structural issues, modifications to the overall base building, and changes to house utility systems.

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Authors
Karen K. Mortland, RA, MT(ASCP)
Daniel J. Scungio, MT(ASCP), SLS
Peter Gupta
Samya Semaan-Heart, MT, MPH, FACHE
Steven J. LaCroix, MS, CBSP
Anand K. Seth, PE, CEM, CPE
Jason Majorowicz
Adam Walter, CSSMBB / CLA
Patrick J. Maul, MBA, MT(ASCP)
Kurukula AC Wickramaratne, MBBS, DPath, MD
Vassilios I. Nicolaou, AIA, NCARB
Terry Williams, M.Arch, MS
Abstract

Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute guideline QMS04—Laboratory Design is written for laboratory personnel responsible for, or involved in, the design of a laboratory. This guideline covers selected nonstructural elements that affect the planning, layout, and safety of a medical laboratory. The elements discussed include space, casework, equipment, classifications, health and safety, ventilation, lighting, plumbing, electrical systems, and communications.

Overview of Changes

Updates from the second edition include: 

- Changes in codes, testing, equipment, and building systems 

- Reorganization of information to align with the laboratory design process

Scope

This guideline discusses selected elements of laboratory design that affect the planning, layout, and safety of the medical laboratory. These elements include space, workflow, casework, equipment, classifications, ventilation, lighting, plumbing, electrical systems, and communications. This guideline is intended to provide general guidance in laboratory design for those working in and managing laboratories.

Many important and specific issues that need consideration in a well-designed laboratory are beyond the scope of this guideline and are best worked through with the project’s consultants, architects, and engineers. These issues could include structural issues, modifications to the overall base building, and changes to house utility systems.

Additional Details

This document is available in electronic format only.

Authors
Karen K. Mortland, RA, MT(ASCP)
Daniel J. Scungio, MT(ASCP), SLS
Peter Gupta
Samya Semaan-Heart, MT, MPH, FACHE
Steven J. LaCroix, MS, CBSP
Anand K. Seth, PE, CEM, CPE
Jason Majorowicz
Adam Walter, CSSMBB / CLA
Patrick J. Maul, MBA, MT(ASCP)
Kurukula AC Wickramaratne, MBBS, DPath, MD
Vassilios I. Nicolaou, AIA, NCARB
Terry Williams, M.Arch, MS