The leaflet accompanying each registered reagent includes the following information in French for the user:
1° The name of the reagent, together with an indication of its diagnostic and therapeutic purpose;
2° The name and address of the manufacturer, distributor and, where applicable, importer;
3° The nature of the main component(s) and, where applicable, the composition of the calibration solutions required for use of the reagent;
4° Relevant information on its diagnostic and therapeutic value;
5° The principle of measurement and a description of the reaction(s) involved;
6° Details of :
a) The specificity and, where applicable, the quantified sensitivity threshold of the reagent;
b) Known causes of errors likely to lead to false positive or false negative results;
c) Known reference values, preferably expressed in the international system;
7° The conservation rules ;
8° Instructions for use, special precautions for use, possible limits of use and detection and, where appropriate, the need for special equipment;
9° The indication “in vitro use”;
10° If necessary, the word “danger”.