Important Reference Materials and Database Tools
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Document Code Changes
CLSI has changed some of the document codes and included colors to better classify our document catagories. This document includes a full list of the document code changes and their corresponding colors that have been put in place as of March 2013.
M100-S23 Announcement of Changes
Please note the following updates to M100-S23 since its initial release in December 2012.
CLSI References Within CAP Checklists
Numerous Numerous CLSI documents are referenced in the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Laboratory Accreditation Program Inspection Checklists and serve as key resources in satisfying regulatory requirements. CAP Checklists are updated regularly to include CLSI’s standards, guidelines, and other documents as references. View the revised crosswalk today!
CAP Checklists are updated regularly to include CLSI’s standards, guidelines, and other documents as references.
CLSI–FDA Recognized Consensus Standards
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) maintains a database of recognized consensus standards. Included in the database are over 100 CLSI consensus standards and guidelines.
Please click here for information regarding FDA Recognized Consensus Standards and access to the FDA Recognized Consensus Standards Database. CLSI standards and guidelines may be located by searching on “CLSI” and/or “NCCLS.”
CLSI–The Joint Commission Crosswalk
CLSI Documents Referenced to The Joint Commission Laboratory Accreditation Standards Chapters
Harmonized Terminology Database
The Harmonized Terminology Database is a compilation of internationally accepted terminology and is a tool for CLSI volunteers, members, and anyone in the laboratory sciences and related health care industries. It has been made publicly available to encourage broad acceptance and usage of internationally accepted terminology.
The CLSI Harmonization Policy outlines the process for using globalized terminology and procedures in CLSI documents.