Updated CLSI standard on newborn screening, 10/13
The Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute has released an updated edition of its standard NBS01-A6 (replaces LA04-A5), “Blood Collection on Filter Paper for Newborn Screening Programs; Approved Standard-Sixth Edition.” This document contains new information and insight for personnel on the essentials of correctly collecting a high-quality specimen, handling the specimen after it has been collected, transporting it to the testing facility, and sorting the residual specimen that remains after laboratory testing.