EU’s COVID-19 IVD Guidelines Reflect Need For Nuanced Approach To Testing For Member States
Executive Summary
New European Commission guidelines on COVID-19 IVD tests and their performance not only explain the regulatory requirements, but also detail why different levels of precision may be acceptable in different contexts.
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