Recognized standard

M56-A

FDA recognition 7-257 · CLSI · InVitro Diagnostics

Key facts

Recognition number 7-257
Designation M56-A
Title Principles and procedures for Detection of Anaerobes in Clinical Specimens; Approved Guideline
Standards developer Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
Specialty area InVitro Diagnostics
Date of entry Aug 14, 2015
Device classes Class 1
Scope (excerpt) This document provides procedures for performing testing and providing accurate, reliable, and useful results to laboratories with differing levels of expertise in anaerobe bacteriology. Preexamination requirements for specimen selection, collection, transport, timely processing, and examination…

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