Recognized standard

MM13 2nd Edition

FDA recognition 7-300 · CLSI · InVitro Diagnostics

Key facts

Recognition number 7-300
Designation MM13 2nd Edition
Title Collection, Transport, Preparation, and Storage of Specimens for Molecular Methods
Standards developer Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
Specialty area InVitro Diagnostics
Date of entry Dec 21, 2020
Device classes Class 1
Scope (excerpt) This guideline describes general technical principles for ensuring optimal specimen collection, transport, storage, and nucleic acid isolation for molecular diagnostic test methods. It is intended for all health care professionals responsible for obtaining and transporting specimens from patients or…

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