diagnostikasse
A diagnostikasse, or diagnostic bag, is a portable set of tools and reagents designed to perform basic medical tests and assessments at the point of care without a full laboratory. It is intended for use in settings with limited access to centralized testing, such as rural clinics, field hospitals, disaster response, ambulance services, or home visits. The aim is to enable rapid preliminary diagnosis, triage, and treatment decisions while samples are processed or sent to a larger facility.
- Lateral flow rapid tests for selected infections and conditions, along with accompanying controls and instructions for
- Specimen collection tools such as swabs, lancets, capillary tubes, and sterile containers
- Reagents and buffers required for the included tests
- Personal protective equipment such as gloves and masks
- Basic clinical instruments like a thermometer and a portable stethoscope or manual blood pressure cuff
- Supplies for sample handling and transport, including tubes, labels, and sealable bags
- Documentation materials, including instruction sheets, patient logbooks, and checklists
- Storage aids and temperature indicators to monitor shelf life and stability
Diagnostikasser are employed to obtain rapid, on-site information that supports immediate clinical decisions. They are used
Kits are typically subject to local regulatory approval and manufacturer quality control. Users should be trained