Recognized standard

GP39-A6 (Formerly H01-A6)

FDA recognition 7-221 · CLSI · InVitro Diagnostics

Key facts

Recognition number 7-221
Designation GP39-A6 (Formerly H01-A6)
Title Tubes and Additives for Venous Blood Specimen Collection; Approved Standard-Sixth Edition
Standards developer Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
Specialty area InVitro Diagnostics
Date of entry Jul 9, 2014
Device classes Class 2
Scope (excerpt) This document is a performance standard for manufacturers of venous and capillary blood collection tubes and additives for serum, plasma, and whole blood testing. H01 addresses requirements for the materials, construction, and labeling of venous and capillary blood collection tubes and tube…

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