Work Item
ASTM WK17626
New Guide for Using Fluorescence Microscopy to Quantify the Spread Area of Fixed Cells
1. Scope
The scope of the Committee shall be the development of standardized nomenclature and definitions of terms, test methods, recommended practices, guides, specifications and performance standards for medical and surgical materials and devices. The Committee will encourage research in this field and sponsor symposia, workshops and publications to facilitate the development of such standards. The Committee will promote liaison with other ASTM Committees and other organizations with mutual interests.
Keywords
Automated microscopy, cell morphology, cell culture, segmentation, image analysis, fluorescence microscopy, cell staining, biomaterials, cytotoxicity, tissue engineering, cell therapy, stem cells, differentiation, quality control
Rationale
government, biotechnology industry, academic, biomaterials quality control, cell therapy community
The title and scope are in draft form and are under development within this ASTM Committee.
Work Item Status
Date Initiated: 12-04-2007
Technical Contact: John Elliott
Item: 002
Ballot: F04.46 (07-01)
Status: Will Reballot Item
Item: 029
Ballot: COS (13-12)
Status: Ballot Item Approved
Item: 001
Ballot: F04.46 (11-01)
Status: Will Reballot Item
Item: 023
Ballot: F04 (13-06)
Status: Ballot Item Approved