Recognized standard

H59-A (Replaces H59-P)

FDA recognition 7-220 · CLSI · InVitro Diagnostics

Key facts

Recognition number 7-220
Designation H59-A (Replaces H59-P)
Title Quantitative D-dimer for the Exclusion of Venous Thromboembolic Disease; Approved Guideline.
Standards developer Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
Specialty area InVitro Diagnostics
Date of entry Jan 30, 2014
Device classes Class 2
Scope (excerpt) This document provides guidelines regarding the use of D-dimer in exclusion of venous thromboembolism (VTE) including a description of the value of clinical determination of the pretest probability of VTE; the proper collection and handling of the specimen; assays used for D-dimer analysis…

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