Recognized standard

F895-25

FDA recognition 2-309 · ASTM · Biocompatibility

Key facts

Recognition number 2-309
Designation F895-25
Title Standard Test Method for Agar Diffusion Cell Culture Screening for Cytotoxicity
Standards developer ASTM International
Specialty area Biocompatibility
Date of entry Dec 22, 2025
Scope (excerpt) 1.1 This qualitative test method is appropriate for materials in a variety of shapes. This test method would be appropriate in situations in which the amount of material is limited. For example, small devices could be placed on the agar and the presence of a zone of inhibition of cell growth could…

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