Recognized standard

M22-A3 Vol 24 No. 19 Replaces M22-A2 Vol. 16 No. 16

FDA recognition 7-178 · CLSI · InVitro Diagnostics

Key facts

Recognition number 7-178
Designation M22-A3 Vol 24 No. 19 Replaces M22-A2 Vol. 16 No. 16
Title Quality Control for Commercially Prepared Microbiological Culture Media; Approved Standard - Third Edition
Standards developer Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
Specialty area InVitro Diagnostics
Date of entry Jan 14, 2019
Device classes Class 1, Class 2
Scope (excerpt) This standard contains quality assurance procedures for manufacturers and users of prepared, ready-to-use microbiological culture media.

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