March 9, 2007—Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI), formerly NCCLS) has updated its document, Laboratory Design; Approved Guideline—Second Edition (GP18-A2), which addresses selected nonstructural elements that affect the planning, layout, and safety of a clinical laboratory.
The elements addressed include space, casework, equipment, classifications, health and safety, ventilation, lighting, plumbing, electrical, and communications. Laboratory design includes many activities that, when carefully applied, culminate in a well-conceived and highly functional laboratory.
The document is intended to give general guidance in laboratory design for those working in and managing laboratories.
For more information visit the CLSI Web site.
