Here are t0 instances in which the Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) suggests consulting with a statistician.
CLSI EP05-A3 (2014) (precision of quantitative measurement procedures) suggests consulting a statistician for unbalanced ANOVA / alternative data-analysis approaches.
CLSI EP12-A (2002) (qualitative test performance protocol) says the evaluator should consult a statistician to determine the number of specimens needed to meet acceptable statistical variation.
CLSI EP17-A2 (Evaluation of Detection Capability for Clinical Laboratory Measurement Procedures) notes that consulting a statistician may be helpful when selecting an appropriate model and fit criteria for the analysis
CLSI EP24-A2 (2011) (diagnostic accuracy / ROC curves) has a section titled “Consult a Statistician” for when study conditions are complex.
NCCLS C28-A2 (2000) (reference intervals) says when comparing more than two subclasses, the aid of a statistical consultant should be sought.
NCCLS EP5-A (1999) (precision performance) suggests that a statistician be consulted for appropriate experimental designs.
NCCLS EP5-A2 (2004) (precision performance, 2nd ed.) similarly states a statistician should be consulted for experimental designs.
NCCLS EP6-A (2003) (linearity) notes that certain approaches (eg, weighted regression) may require the assistance of a statistician.
NCCLS EP10-A2 (2002) (preliminary evaluation) says one solution is to contact a statistician to develop a different design.
NCCLS GP10-A (1995) – has an explicit “Consult a Statistician” section and also says advance consultation with a statistician is recommended for study planning.
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