Recognized standard

H21-A5

FDA recognition 7-159 · CLSI · InVitro Diagnostics

Key facts

Recognition number 7-159
Designation H21-A5
Title Collection, Transport, and Processing of Blood Specimens for Testing Plasma-Based Coagulation Assays and Molecular Hemostasis Assays
Standards developer Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
Specialty area InVitro Diagnostics
Date of entry Sep 9, 2008
Device classes Class 2, Class 1
Scope (excerpt) This document contains procedures for collecting, transporting, and storing blood; processing blood specimens; storing plasma for coagulation testing; and provides general recommendations for performing the tests.

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