This document gives guidelines on the handling, storage, processing and documentation of human
venous whole blood specimens intended for the examination of RNA isolated from circulating tumour
cells (CTCs) during the pre-examination phase before a molecular examination is performed.
This document is applicable to molecular in vitro diagnostic examinations including laboratory
developed tests performed by medical 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.Cross References:EN ISO 15189:2012ISO 15189:2012EN ISO/IEC 17020 (ISO/IEC 17020:2012) ASISO/IEC 17020:2012CEN/TS 17390-3All current amendments available at time of purchase are included with the purchase of this document.