Recognized standard

EP18-A2

FDA recognition 7-212 · CLSI · InVitro Diagnostics

Key facts

Recognition number 7-212
Designation EP18-A2
Title Risk Management Techniques to Identify and Control Laboratory Error Sources; Approved Guideline - Second Edition
Standards developer Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
Specialty area InVitro Diagnostics
Date of entry Oct 4, 2010
Scope (excerpt) This guideline describes risk management techniques that will aid in identifying, understanding, and managing sources of failure (potential failure modes) and help to ensure correct results. Although intended primarily for in vitro diagnostics, this document will also serve as a reference for…

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