Recognized standard

M53-A (Replaces M53-P)

FDA recognition 7-227 · CLSI · InVitro Diagnostics

Key facts

Recognition number 7-227
Designation M53-A (Replaces M53-P)
Title Criteria for Laboratory Testing and Diagnosis of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection; Approved Guideline
Standards developer Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
Specialty area InVitro Diagnostics
Date of entry Mar 16, 2012
Scope (excerpt) This document provides an extensive review of existing laboratory methods commonly used to test for HIV infection. This guideline also offers recommendations for how to best use and interpret these tests accurately and effectively to diagnose HIV infection.

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