CEN/TC 140/WG 5 - Specimen containers
To elaborated standards for WI 00140036 and WI 00140046.
Specimen containers
To elaborated standards for WI 00140036 and WI 00140046.
General Information
This European standard applies to packages for transport of medical and biological specimens provided that - the nominal volume of the specimen container(s) does not exceed 100 ml; - in the case of multiple specimens, the total volume of specimens in the protecting container does not exceed 500 ml; - no infectious substances are present in the specimen or a relatively low probability exists that infectious substances are present, e.g. medical and biological specimens to undergo routine screening tests or for the purpose of initial diagnosis.
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CEN/TC 140/WG 5 is a Working Group within the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). It is named "Specimen containers" and is responsible for: To elaborated standards for WI 00140036 and WI 00140046. This committee has published 1 standards.
CEN/TC 140/WG 5 develops CEN standards. The scope of work includes: To elaborated standards for WI 00140036 and WI 00140046. Currently, there are 1 published standards from this working group.
The European Committee for Standardization (CEN) is a public standards organization that brings together the national standardization bodies of 34 European countries. CEN provides a platform for developing European Standards (ENs) and other technical documents in relation to various products, materials, services, and processes, supporting the European Single Market.
A Working Group in CEN is a specialized group responsible for developing standards or technical work within a defined scope. These bodies bring together international experts to create consensus-based standards that support global trade, safety, and interoperability.