Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI)

The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) is an organization that develops guidelines and standards to improve the quality of medical testing. It helps laboratories perform accurate and reliable tests by establishing best practices for procedures, equipment, and quality control. These guidelines ensure that tests, such as blood tests or cultures, are performed consistently and safely, leading to better diagnoses and treatment for patients. CLSI collaborates with healthcare professionals and organizations to keep recommendations current with advances in medicine and technology.