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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 RNA 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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  • Status
     :  Published
    Publication date
     : 2018-12
  • Edition
     : 1
    Number of pages
     : 22
  • Technical Committee
     : ISO/TC 212 Clinical laboratory testing and in vitro diagnostic test systems
  • ICS
     :
    11.100.10 In vitro diagnostic test systems

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