CLSI GP28 A : 1ED 2005

Abstract
Committee Membership
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Introduction
3 Definitions
4 Precautions and Safety
   4.1 Microwave Radiation Exposure Standards and
       Regulations
   4.2 Electrical Precautions
   4.3 Biological Precautions
   4.4 Chemical Handling Precautions
   4.5 High Temperature Precautions
   4.6 Recommended Safety Procedures for Microwave Devices
       and Applications
   4.7 Microwave Safety Inspection
5 Principles of Microwave-Accelerated Methods
   5.1 Power level
   5.2 Energy Absorption Mechanisms and Reaction Conditions
6 Recommendations for Documenting Microwave Methods
7 Critical Descriptors for Microwave-Accelerated Procedures
   7.1 Temperature Control and Measurement
   7.2 Microwave Power
   7.3 Specimen Handling
   7.4 Process Time
8 Special Microwave Procedures
   8.1 Antigen Retrieval Protocol
9 Template for Documentation of Microwave Methods
10 Troubleshooting Results
References
Summary of Delegate/Consensus Comments and Subcommittee Responses
The Quality System Approach
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