ISO/CD 21073

Microscopes — Confocal microscopes — Optical data of fluorescence confocal microscopes for biological imaging

General information

Current stage: 30.20 Effective date: Jun 22, 2026

Originator: ISO

Owner: ISO/TC 172/SC 5

Type: International Standard

Scope

This document specifies commonly used quantities regarding image performance in confocal laser scanning microscopy used for imaging of fluorescent biological specimens.
This document applies only to confocal single point scanners using single photon excitation.

Life cycle

PREVIOUSLY

PUBLISHED
ISO 21073:2019

NOW

IN_DEVELOPMENT
ISO/CD 21073
30.20 CD study/ballot initiated
Jun 22, 2026

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