CLSI MM13-A Specimens Collection, Transport, Preparation and Storage for Molecular Methods - Approved Guide

This guide describes the general technical principles to ensure optimum sample collection, transport, storage, and nucleic acid isolation for molecular diagnostic testing methods. It is intended for all healthcare professionals responsible for collecting and transporting samples from patients or preparing samples for molecular testing. It is also designed for manufacturers of sample collection devices and sample preparation reagents, kits and instrumentation.

Molecular methods involving the hybridization or enzymatic amplification of nucleic acids require isolation and purification of these nucleic acids from a variety of biological samples and microorganisms present in these samples.

This guide also describes sample collection and transport devices, sample preparation methods and optimal storage conditions, and special precautions for molecular methods. While this guide is designed for diagnostic testing, the principles described here may apply to other areas as well.

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