EN ISO 20166-3:2019

Molecular in vitro diagnostic examinations - Specifications for pre-examination processes for formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue - Part 3: Isolated DNA (ISO 20166-3:2018) EN ISO 20166-3:2019

Publication date:   Apr 11, 2019

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60.60 Standard published   Jan 23, 2019

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 gives guidelines on the handling, documentation, storage and processing of formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue specimens intended for DNA examination during the pre-examination phase before a molecular assay is performed.
This document is applicable to molecular in vitro diagnostic examinations including laboratory developed tests performed by medical laboratories and molecular pathology laboratories. 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.
NOTE International, national or regional regulations or requirements can also apply to specific topics covered in this document.

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CEN/TS 16827-3:2015

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EN ISO 20166-3:2019
60.60 Standard published
Jan 23, 2019