Recognized standard

M35-A2 (Replaces M35-A)

FDA recognition 7-197 · CLSI · InVitro Diagnostics

Key facts

Recognition number 7-197
Designation M35-A2 (Replaces M35-A)
Title Abbreviated Identification of Bacteria and Yeast; Approved Guideline - Second Edition.
Standards developer Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
Specialty area InVitro Diagnostics
Date of entry Aug 20, 2012
Device classes Class 1, Class 2
Scope (excerpt) This standard includes the minimum identification criteria that can be used to rapidly identify a limited number of organisms commonly isolated from patient specimens. Although these tests do not rule out an occasional misidentification, those errors may not have important consequences with regard…

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