Recognized standard

AUTO02-A2

FDA recognition 7-331 · CLSI · InVitro Diagnostics

Key facts

Recognition number 7-331
Designation AUTO02-A2
Title Laboratory Automation: Bar Codes for Specimen Container Identification - Second Edition
Standards developer Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute
Specialty area InVitro Diagnostics
Date of entry May 26, 2025
Device classes Class 1
Scope (excerpt) Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute document AUTO2-A2 - Laboratory Automation: Bar Codes for Specimen Container Identification; Approved Standard - Second Edition defines the way bar-coded sample identification labels are applied to clinical specimen containers. It documents the form…

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