Recognized standard

MM18-A (Replaces MM18-P)

FDA recognition 7-192 · CLSI · InVitro Diagnostics

Key facts

Recognition number 7-192
Designation MM18-A (Replaces MM18-P)
Title Interpretive Criteria for Indentification of Bacteria and Fungi by DNA Target Sequencing; Approved Guideline
Standards developer Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
Specialty area InVitro Diagnostics
Date of entry Mar 18, 2009
Scope (excerpt) This guideline includes information on sequencing DNA targets of cultured isolates, provides a quantitative metric for perceiving microbial diversity, and can serve as the basis to identify microorganisms. By establishing interpretive criteria for microorganism identification by targeted DNA…

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