CLSI MM13 P : 1ED 2005

Abstract
Committee Membership
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Introduction
3 Standard Precautions
4 Definitions
5 Specimen Collection
  5.1 Analyte/Specimen Matrix
  5.2 Specimen Labeling and Collection
6 Specimen Transport and Storage
  6.1 General Recommendations for Transport
  6.2 General Recommendations for Storage of Purified
      DNA
  6.3 General Recommendations for RNA Studies
  6.4 Recommendations for Collection, Transport, and
      Storage of Specific Specimen Types
7 Sample Preparation
  7.1 Cell Enrichment/Selection
  7.2 Pathogen Enrichment and Concentration Methods
  7.3 Nucleic Acid Preparation
8 Sample Storage
  8.1 Storage Requirements - DNA
  8.2 Sample Storage Requirements - RNA
  8.3 Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cell (PBMC)
      Cryopreservation
References
Appendix. PBMC Cryopreservation and Thawing Procedure
The Quality Management System Approach
Related CLSI/NCCLS Publications

Describes the methods of collection, recommended storage and transport conditions, and available nucleic acid purification technologies for each specimen/nucleic acid type.