The JCTLM has welcomed the International Council for Standardization in Haematology (ICSH) as a new Executive Committee Member, effective December 2019. The ICSH joins the BIPM, International Federation of Clinical Chemistry and Laboratory Medicine (IFCC) and International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) on the Executive Committee.

The ICSH coordinates Working Groups of experts to examine laboratory methods and instruments for haematological analyses, to deliberate on issues of standardization and to stimulate and coordinate scientific work as necessary towards the development of international standardization materials and guidelines.

This important collaboration brings expertise in clinical laboratory haematology to the JCTLM and provides the opportunity to align the standardization and harmonization of haematology laboratory methods with the reference measurement system of the JCTLM, further enhancing the aim of 'accurate results for patient care'.