Recognized standard

EP35 2nd Edition

FDA recognition 7-349 · CLSI · InVitro Diagnostics

Key facts

Recognition number 7-349
Designation EP35 2nd 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 Dec 22, 2025
Scope (excerpt) CLSI EP35 provides recommendations on establishing clinical equivalence or suitability for multiple specimen types for a single measurement procedure. This guideline provides a protocol for assessing equivalence or suitability for use of a different specimen type compared with the established…

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