Recognized standard

EP35, 1st Edition

FDA recognition 7-298 · CLSI · InVitro Diagnostics

Key facts

Recognition number 7-298
Designation EP35, 1st Edition
Title Assessment of Equivalence or Suitability of Specimen Types for Medical Laboratory Measurement Procedures
Standards developer Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
Specialty area InVitro Diagnostics
Date of entry Jul 6, 2020
Scope (excerpt) This guideline provides a protocol for assessing equivalence or suitability for use of a different specimen type compared with the established primary specimen type for a medical laboratory measurement procedure or qualitative examination. This guideline provides a general framework for studies that…

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