CLSI Webinars

How to Perform Molecular Proficiency Testing and External Quality Assessment

Recorded on May 16, 2013
(60 minutes)

This webinar will focus on CLSI document MM14—Design of Molecular Proficiency Testing/External Quality Assessment; Approved Guideline—Second Edition.

The Quality Management Approach to Using Referral Laboratories

Recorded on May 8, 2013
(60 minutes)

This webinar will focus on the criteria and processes for qualifying, selecting, and evaluating a referral laboratory, as recommended in CLSI document GP09-A2

Principles and Procedures for the Direct Microscopic Examination and Culture of Fungi

Recorded on January 30, 2013
(60 minutes)

M54 serves as this resource for practices unique to the microscopic examination and culture of fungi including safety in mycology laboratories, proper specimen selection, quality control guidance, and the performance of direct microscopic examinations as well as the plating and assessment of fungal cultures.

Webinar archive hosted for 12 months from date of recording.

Hemolysis, Icterus, and Lipemia/Turbidity Indices as Indicators of Interference

Recorded on December 11, 2012
(60 minutes)

Common interferences related to sample integrity such as hemolysis, icterus, and lipemia/turbidity should be evaluated with each reagent system.

Webinar archive hosted for 12 months from date of recording.

How to Construct and Use Error Grids for Evaluating Quantitative Diagnostic Assays

Recorded on October 25, 2012
(60 minutes)

The program will begin by defining the concept of an error grid analysis and how it differs from other methods for evaluating the performance of quantitative assays.

Webinar archive hosted for 12 months from date of recording.

CLSI Update: Verification of Comparability of Patient Results

Recorded on October 18, 2012
(60 minutes)

This webinar will focus on CLSI document C54—Verification of Comparability of Patient Results Within One Health Care System; Approved Guideline (Interim Revision).

Webinar archive hosted for 12 months from date of recording.

Molecular Genetics: More Than Diagnosis

Recorded on October 9, 2012
(60 minutes)

Molecular genetic testing has become a staple method for assessing a growing number of inherited disorders, somatic or acquired diseases with genetic associations, and pharmacogenetic responses.

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Performance Improvement—The Cornerstone of Quality in the Clinical Laboratory

Recorded on September 27, 2012
(60 minutes)

Process improvement is required by regulatory agencies such as The Joint Commission as part of the laboratory’s efforts to achieve quality in all phases of testing and to ensure quality patient care.

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Verification of AST Methods for the Implementation of the Carbapenems and Cephalosporin Breakpoints

Recorded on April 26, 2012
(60 minutes)

In this webinar, the host will discuss when a verification study is needed for implementing new breakpoints, why such a study is needed, and how the study is designed and conducted.

Webinar archive hosted for 12 months from date of recording.

What's New and Upcoming for CLIA?

Recorded on April 4, 2012
(60 minutes)

This presentation will provide current CLIA stats, including the top ten deficiencies cited during CMS CLIA surveys, along with some compliance tips.

Webinar archive hosted for 12 months from date of recording.

Pre-Analytics Count!

Recorded on November 10, 2011
(60 minutes)

The pre-analytic stage has long been known to be one of the major contributors to total diagnostic error. This webinar will focus on standards requirements across care settings associated with sample collection and handling.

Webinar archive hosted for 12 months from date of recording.