title: Towards global in vitro diagnostic standards, Part II.
abstract: The first global harmonized standards for in vitro diagnostic (IVD) products are nearing completion. Six of these standards are mandated for the IVD Directive. Part II of this two-part article continues with a report on the current status of these standards and reflects on the lessons learned so far from international standardization activity.
authors.affiliation: Powers Consulting Services, Pittsford, New York, USA. powers@frontiernet.net
authors.forename: D M
authors.initials: DM
authors.lastname: Powers
mesh_terms: D019411:Clinical Laboratory Techniques / Q000592:standards*; D019937:Diagnostic Techniques and Procedures / Q000592:standards*; D017408:Guidelines as Topic; D066298:In Vitro Techniques; D007391:International Cooperation; D009937:Organizational Objectives