Recognized standard

M48-A 2nd Edition

FDA recognition 7-285 · CLSI · InVitro Diagnostics

Key facts

Recognition number 7-285
Designation M48-A 2nd Edition
Title Laboratory Detection and Identification of Mycobacteria
Standards developer Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
Specialty area InVitro Diagnostics
Date of entry Jan 14, 2019
Device classes Class 1
Scope (excerpt) This standard addresses topics related to the laboratory diagnosis of mycobacterial infections including safety and related issues, levels of service and referrals, clinical significance of mycobacteria, acceptable specimen types and their collection, transport and storage, specimen processing…

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