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Molecular in vitro diagnostic examinations — Specifications for pre-examination processes for formalin-fixed and paraffin-embedded (FFPE) tissue — Part 1: Isolated RNA (New Standard)
Designation:20166-1
Source:CSA
Review start date:Mar 23, 2022
Review end date:May 22, 2022
Contact email:kelly.yaremko(at)csagroup.org
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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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