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*TOOLKIT: 2023 Breakpoint Implementation Toolkit 2023 from CLSI [pdf] (clsi.org)
*VIDEOS for CLSI: Breakpoint Implementation Toolkit (2023 BIT) (clsi.org)
Breakpoints: (From article found in PubMed)
"Breakpoints are the values used by clinical microbiology laboratories to interpret the results of antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) and classify isolates as susceptible or resistant."
National Center for Biotechnology Information: BEST (Biomarkers, Endpoints, and other Tools) Resource: Glossary (ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/)
Test Interpretations Breakpoints (antechdiagnostics.co.uk)
"The breakpoint is the concentration of antibiotic which defines whether a species of bacteria is susceptible or resistant to the antibiotic. For a given antibiotic, the breakpoint may differ for different sites (e.g., urine versus tissues or skin) and for different organisms."
Updating Breakpoints in Antimicrobial Susceptibility Testing (asm.org)

StatPerls:Clinical Laboratory
Classifications of clinical laboratories: These facilities provide quality laboratory tests that are significant for addressing medical and public health needs.