Recognized standard

M23 5th Edition

FDA recognition 7-304 · CLSI · InVitro Diagnostics

Key facts

Recognition number 7-304
Designation M23 5th Edition
Title Development of In Vitro Susceptibility Testing Criteria and Quality Control Parameters
Standards developer Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
Specialty area InVitro Diagnostics
Date of entry Dec 21, 2020
Device classes Class 2, Class 1
Scope (excerpt) This guideline provides direction for determining breakpoints and QC parameters for antimicrobial agents that have a direct action on microorganisms. The intended audience includes sponsors (eg, antimicrobial agent manufacturers) planning to submit data to establish or revise QC ranges and…

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