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Discipline - Clinical microbiology
Bacterial culture
Setting:
2. Laboratory
Tiered Testing Service:
District hospital with laboratory Regional or provincial hospital with laboratory
Assay format
Manual techniques
Information History
First added in 2020
Changed in 2024
Purpose type
Diagnosis
Purpose
Initial step in the detection and identification of bacterial pathogens for selection of appropriate antibiotic regimens.
Specimen types
Urine, Body fluids (e.g., Cerebrospinal fluid, Pleural fluid, Peritoneal fluid), Respiratory specimens (e.g., Sputum, Bronchial brushing, Bronchoalveolar lavage), Exudates, Wound and abscess specimens, Genital specimens (e.g., Endocervical swabs, Urethral swabs, Vaginal swabs, Prostatic secretion), Corneal scrapings, Ear discharge, Catheter and device-related specimens, Tissue samples
WHO prequalified or recommended products
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EMDN

W010401

BACTERIOLOGY - CULTURE MEDIA

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WHO supporting publications
Interagency list of priority medical devices for essential interventions for reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health. (2016). https://iris.who.int/bitstream/handle/10665/205490/9789241565028_eng.pdf?sequence=1 ; World Health Organization. (‎2025)‎. WHO guidelines on meningitis diagnosis, treatment and care. World Health Organization. https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/381006
Technical specifications
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SAGE IVD recommended including this test in the EDL on the basis of the scientific validity of the analyte. It was recognized that the test is a foundational IVD test and is included in clinical guidelines.
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The inclusion of this test was based on WHO guidelines and/or technical documents that include recommendations for the use of this test.
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