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.

Typical contents include:

- Lateral flow rapid tests for selected infections and conditions, along with accompanying controls and instructions for use

- 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

Use and applications:

Diagnostikasser are employed to obtain rapid, on-site information that supports immediate clinical decisions. They are used by healthcare workers in remote areas, during mobile outreach, in emergency response, and in educational or triage scenarios.

Regulation and safety:

Kits are typically subject to local regulatory approval and manufacturer quality control. Users should be trained in proper use, interpretation of results, biosafety, waste disposal, and expiry handling. Regular verification of kit integrity and adherence to storage requirements is advised.