CLSI NBS01 A5 : 5ED 2007

Name: CLSI NBS01 A5 : 5ED 2007
Brand: CLSI

Superseded

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BLOOD COLLECTION ON FILTER PAPER FOR NEWBORN SCREENING PROGRAMS

Superseded date

07-31-2013

Published date

01-12-2013

Publisher

Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute

Abstract
Committee Membership
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Standard Precautions
3 Abbreviations and Acronyms
4 Source of Blood
5 Techniques for Blood Collection on Filter Paper
6 Specifications for Specimen Matrix
7 Specimen Collection Device
8 Blood Spot Handling for DNA Analysis
9 Extended Storage of Residual Specimens
References
Appendix A - How to Collect an Acceptable Blood Spot Specimen
Appendix B - Simple Spot Check
Appendix C - Protocol for Testing the Absorption Characteristics
of Filter Paper
Appendix D - Filter Paper Specifications
Appendix E - Blood Collection and Drying Devices
Summary of Consensus Comments and Committee Responses
Summary of Delegate Comments and Committee Responses
The Quality Management System Approach
Related CLSI/NCCLS Publications

Describes the issues associated with specimen collection, the filter paper collection device, and the application of blood to filter paper, and provides uniform techniques for collecting the best possible specimen for use in newborn screening programs.

DevelopmentNote	Supersedes NCCLS LA4 A4. (07/2007) Formerly CLSI LA4 A5. (05/2013)
DocumentType	Miscellaneous Product
PublisherName	Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
Status	Superseded
SupersededBy	CLSI NBS01 A6 : 6ED 2013
Supersedes	CLSI LA4 A4 : 4ED 2003

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