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ISO 20166-1:2018
International Standard
ISO 20166-1:2018
Molecular in vitro diagnostic examinations — Specifications for pre-examination processes for formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue — Part 1: Isolated RNA
Edition 1
2018-12
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ISO 20166-1:2018
67179
Published (Edition 1, 2018)
This publication was last reviewed and confirmed in 2024. Therefore this version remains current.

ISO 20166-1:2018

ISO 20166-1:2018
67179
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Abstract

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.

General information

  •  : Published
     : 2018-12
    : International Standard confirmed [90.93]
  •  : 1
     : 22
  • ISO/TC 212
    11.100.10 
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