FDA Passes The Buck On LDTs, But Floats Ideas
Executive Summary
The US agency has backed away from its intent to oversee laboratory-developed tests as set out in a controversial 2014 draft guidance. Instead, in a new discussion paper it is advising legislation to handle the issue. The agency also urges LDT developers to consider recommendations to increase transparency.
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