NCCLS (National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards)

NCCLS, now known as CLSI (Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute), is an organization that develops and promotes guidelines and standards for laboratories performing medical testing. Its goal is to ensure laboratory results are accurate, reliable, and consistent across different testing sites. By establishing best practices for procedures, equipment, and quality control, CLSI helps healthcare providers make informed decisions about patient care. Essentially, NCCLS/CLSI acts as a quality assurance body for clinical laboratories, facilitating high standards to improve healthcare outcomes.