163 devices · GMDN 62773
General specimen collection kits for in vitro diagnostics are designed for healthcare professionals to gather and preserve multiple types of clinical specimens—such as urine, stool, or sputum—from different body areas. These kits include sampling tools (like swabs or brushes) and sealed containers, often with additives to maintain specimen integrity for diagnostic tests, including nucleic acid testing or histopathology.
These devices are typically single-use, regulated as in vitro diagnostics, and supplied as complete kits for clinical use. They must comply with relevant medical device standards and may require specific labeling for handling, storage, and disposal to ensure diagnostic accuracy and patient safety.
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