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Discipline - Clinical microbiology
Genus and species identification
Assay format
Automated systems
Information History
First added in 2020
Changed in 2024
Purpose type
Diagnosis
Purpose
To identify the genus and/or species of bacterial or fungal isolates.
Specimen types
Bacterial isolates, Fungal isolates
WHO prequalified or recommended products
N/A
GMDN

56743

Microorganism identification analyser IVD, automated/semi-automated

An electrically-powered automated or semi-automated laboratory instrument intended to be used for the identification of bacteria and/or yeast isolated from clinical specimens by characterizing their morphology, substrate utilization and/or biochemical reactivity, using growth detection technology which may include immunoassay, colorimetry, chromatography and/or carbon dioxide (CO2) production.

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EMDN

W01040801

BIOCHEMICAL IDENTIFICATION AND SUSCEPTIBILITY TESTING - AUTOMATED

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WHO supporting publications
Essential package of in vitro diagnostic tests for bacterial and fungal infections, and AMR. 2025. (To be published)
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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