Recognized standard

AUTO7-A

FDA recognition 13-37 · CLSI · Software/Informatics

Key facts

Recognition number 13-37
Designation AUTO7-A
Title Laboratory Automation: Data Content for Specimen Identification; Approved Standard
Standards developer Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
Specialty area Software/Informatics
Date of entry Aug 6, 2013
Device classes Class 1
Scope (excerpt) This document provides specifications for the content of linear bar codes on specimen container tubes in the clinical laboratory and for use on laboratory automation systems.

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