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Discipline - Clinical microbiology
Urine microscopic exam
Setting:
2. Laboratory
Tiered Testing Service:
District hospital with laboratory Regional or provincial hospital with laboratory
Assay format
Microscopic examination
Information History
First added in 2020
Changed in 2024
Purpose type
Aid to diagnosis
Purpose
To aid in the diagnosis of kidney and urologic diseases by detecting the presence of cells (white blood cells, red blood cells, epithelial cells), casts and crystals in urine sediment. To detect the presence of pathogens.
Specimen types
Urine
WHO prequalified or recommended products
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WHO supporting publications
WHO list of priority medical devices for management of cardiovascular diseases and diabetes. (2021). https://iris.who.int/handle/10665/341967
Technical specifications
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Related Medical Devices in MeDevIS
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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