YY/T 1997-2026Requirements for the management of biological samples in clinical trials of in vitro diagnostic reagents (English PDF)

1 Scope of Application

This document specifies the general requirements and confidentiality requirements for the management of human biological samples during clinical trials of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) reagents.

Ethical requirements and requirements for sample collection, transportation and reception, preservation, pretreatment, testing, disposal, biosafety documentation and records.

This document applies to clinical trials of in vitro diagnostic reagents for registration purposes.

2 Normative references

The contents of the following documents, through normative references within the text, constitute essential provisions of this document. Dated citations are listed below.

For references to documents, only the version corresponding to that date applies to this document; for undated references, the latest version (including all amendments) applies.

This document.

YY/T 1956-2025 Terminology and Definitions for Clinical Trials of In Vitro Diagnostic Reagents

3 Terms and Definitions

The terms and definitions defined in YY/T 1956-2025 apply to this document.

4 General Requirements

During clinical trials, procedures should be established to guide the management of human biological samples and related sample information and data, including specific samples.

The processes of collection, transportation, reception, preservation, pretreatment, detection, disposal, biosafety, and recording should include critical operations in each process.

Clearly define and document it.

The collection, preservation, use, and disposal of biological samples should ensure compliance with biosafety requirements, and relevant procedures should also assess risks and establish preventative measures.

measure.

The purpose of biological sample collection, preservation, and use in clinical trials should be clearly defined and feasible.

The collection, preservation, and use of biological samples in clinical trials should comply with relevant ethical guidelines.

The storage conditions and duration for biological samples after testing should be determined, as well as the recording of relevant information about biological samples after the completion of clinical trials.

And the data retention time.

5 Confidentiality requirements

The privacy and rights of clinical trial participants must be fully protected at all stages of the clinical trial. All individuals with access to clinical trial information must ensure this.

All personnel handling clinical trial documents and databases must keep relevant information and data confidential.

There should be relevant documents that clearly define the requirements for the release of information and data related to biological samples, such as agreements, protocols, authorization documents, and ethical approvals.

6 Ethical Requirements

The collection, preservation, and use of human biological samples should be carried out in accordance with relevant ethical requirements.