This national organization develops guidelines and sets standards for laboratory procedures
A. CAP
B. CLIAC
C. CLSI
D. NAACLS
Answer: C. CLSI
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A) metabolism B) excretion C) homeostasis D) purity
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A) litigation hold B) motion to quash C) order to deny D) response to interrogation