Recognized standard

EP25 2nd Edition

FDA recognition 7-318 · CLSI · InVitro Diagnostics

Key facts

Recognition number 7-318
Designation EP25 2nd Edition
Title Evaluation of Stability of In Vitro Medical Laboratory Test Reagents
Standards developer Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
Specialty area InVitro Diagnostics
Date of entry Dec 18, 2023
Scope (excerpt) This guideline provides information for establishing and verifying (confirming) shelf-life and in-use stability claims for quantitative in vitro diagnostic (IVD) medical laboratory reagents or products. The information also applies to qualitative IVD products, provided that an underlying continuous…

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