If you're unable to find it, consider reaching out to CLSI directly for information on accessing the document.
The M22-A3 standard addresses several critical aspects of laboratory quality control:
Clinical and laboratory impact
If a lot of exempt media shows high rates of physical defects, the exemption is voided, and the laboratory must report the issue and perform manually driven QC. Accessing the CLSI M22-A3 PDF Link
The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) document M22-A3, "Performance Standards for Antimicrobial Disk Susceptibility Tests; Approved Standard — Third Edition," is a cornerstone reference for clinical microbiology laboratories performing disk diffusion antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST). This essay explains the document’s purpose and key content, its impact on laboratory practice and patient care, and how clinicians and laboratorians can responsibly access and use the standard (including locating the PDF through legitimate channels).
If you're unable to find it, consider reaching out to CLSI directly for information on accessing the document.
The M22-A3 standard addresses several critical aspects of laboratory quality control:
Clinical and laboratory impact
If a lot of exempt media shows high rates of physical defects, the exemption is voided, and the laboratory must report the issue and perform manually driven QC. Accessing the CLSI M22-A3 PDF Link
The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) document M22-A3, "Performance Standards for Antimicrobial Disk Susceptibility Tests; Approved Standard — Third Edition," is a cornerstone reference for clinical microbiology laboratories performing disk diffusion antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST). This essay explains the document’s purpose and key content, its impact on laboratory practice and patient care, and how clinicians and laboratorians can responsibly access and use the standard (including locating the PDF through legitimate channels).
