EN ISO 20184-3:2021

Molecular in vitro diagnostic examinations - Specifications for pre-examination processes for frozen tissue - Part 3: Isolated DNA (ISO 20184-3:2021) EN ISO 20184-3:2021

Publication date:   Sep 16, 2021

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60.60 Standard published   May 26, 2021

CEN

CEN/TC 140 In vitro diagnostic medical devices

European Norm

11.100.10   In vitro diagnostic test systems

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This document specifies requirements and gives recommendations for the handling, storage, processing, and documentation of frozen tissue specimens intended for DNA examination during the pre-examination phase before a molecular examination is performed.
This document is applicable to molecular in vitro diagnostic examinations including laboratory developed tests performed by medical laboratories and molecular pathology laboratories that evaluate DNA isolated from frozen tissue. It is also intended to be used by laboratory customers, in vitro diagnostics developers and manufacturers, biobanks, institutions and commercial organizations performing biomedical research, and regulatory authorities.
Tissues that have undergone chemical stabilization pre-treatment before freezing are not covered in this document.
NOTE      International, national, or regional regulations or requirements can also apply to specific topics covered in this document.

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CEN/TS 16826-3:2018

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EN ISO 20184-3:2021
60.60 Standard published
May 26, 2021