Recognized standard

GP20-A2 (Replaces GP20-A)

FDA recognition 7-166 · CLSI · InVitro Diagnostics

Key facts

Recognition number 7-166
Designation GP20-A2 (Replaces GP20-A)
Title Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNAB) Techniques; Approved Guideline - Second Edition
Standards developer Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
Specialty area InVitro Diagnostics
Date of entry Mar 16, 2012
Device classes Class 1
Scope (excerpt) This document contains recommended procedures for performing fine needle aspiration biopsies of superficial (palpable) and deep-seated (nonpalpable) lesions/masses, from patient preparation through staining the smear.

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