Recognized standard

M44-S3 (2018)

FDA recognition 7-287 · CLSI · InVitro Diagnostics

Key facts

Recognition number 7-287
Designation M44-S3 (2018)
Title Zone Diameter Interpretive Standards, Corresponding Minimal Inhibitory Concentration (MIC) Interpretive Breakpoints, and Quality Control Limits for Antifungal Disk Diffusion Susceptibility Testing of Yeasts; Third Informational Supplement
Standards developer Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
Specialty area InVitro Diagnostics
Date of entry Jul 15, 2019
Device classes Class 2
Scope (excerpt) This standard provides approved zone interpretive criteria (breakpoints) for Candida species for caspofungin, fluconazole, and voriconazole after 20 to 24 hours incubation, as well as quality control parameters for caspofungin, fluconazole, posaconazole, and voriconazole. There are currently more…

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