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Area of Science:

  • Biomedical science
  • Clinical diagnostics
  • Biobanking

Background:

  • Clinical biospecimens are vital for diagnostic test development and evaluation.
  • Current biospecimen quality can vary, impacting test reliability.
  • Standardization is needed for reliable diagnostic test performance.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To advocate for the certification of clinical biospecimens as reference materials.
  • To highlight the importance of nominal property certification, especially for diagnoses.
  • To propose methods for certifying clinical biospecimens.

Main Methods:

  • The report outlines the necessity of certified clinical biospecimens.
  • It proposes certification approaches for biobanked samples.
  • Four illustrative examples are presented.

Main Results:

  • Certification of clinical biospecimens ensures reliable diagnostic properties.
  • Standardized biospecimens are essential for diagnostic test validation.
  • Proposed certification methods offer a pathway for quality assurance.

Conclusions:

  • Certified clinical biospecimens are critical for advancing diagnostic accuracy.
  • Biobanks play a key role in providing these essential reference materials.
  • Adoption of certification standards will enhance diagnostic test development and quality assurance.