CLSI MM13
Collection, Transport, Preparation, and Storage of Specimens for Molecular Methods
This CLSI guideline provides best practices for the collection, transport, preparation, and storage of biological specimens used in molecular diagnostic testing. It ensures optimal nucleic acid isolation and purification, supporting accurate and reliable results for nucleic acid hybridization and amplification-based methods.
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{{FormatPrice(nonMemberPrice)}} List PriceMolecular methods involving nucleic acid hybridization or enzymatic amplification require the isolation and purification of nucleic acids from various biological specimens and microorganisms contained in specimens. CLSI guideline MM13—Collection, Transport, Preparation, and Storage of Specimens for Molecular Methods covers the general principles for optimal specimen collection, transport, preparation, and storage for nucleic acid determination for molecular diagnostic testing.
This document is available in electronic format only.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has evaluated and recognized this approved-level consensus standard for use in satisfying a regulatory requirement.
Molecular methods involving nucleic acid hybridization or enzymatic amplification require the isolation and purification of nucleic acids from various biological specimens and microorganisms contained in specimens. CLSI guideline MM13—Collection, Transport, Preparation, and Storage of Specimens for Molecular Methods covers the general principles for optimal specimen collection, transport, preparation, and storage for nucleic acid determination for molecular diagnostic testing.
This document is available in electronic format only.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has evaluated and recognized this approved-level consensus standard for use in satisfying a regulatory requirement.