As a special kind of in vitro diagnostic devices(IVDs), laboratory developed tests(LDTs) are of great significance to the development of clinical laboratories. This study aims to explore the regulatory requirements ideas of LDTs. By introducing the development of LDTs and the changing of regulatory requirements in the United States, combing the current regulatory framework and discussing relevant ideas in the regulatory requirements of LDTs.
Keywords: in vitro diagnostic devices; laboratory developed tests; regulatory requirements.