Classification of In Vitro Diagnostic Instruments

In Vitro Diagnosis, or IVD, refers to obtaining clinical diagnostic information by testing human samples (such as blood, body fluids, tissues, etc.) outside the human body, thereby assessing diseases or bodily functions. The instruments, reagents, and consumables required during the testing process constitute the IVD system, while companies engaged in the research, production, and marketing of these instruments, reagents, and consumables form the IVD industry. With the development of society, higher demands are placed on the IVD industry, requiring both rapid testing and precise measurement results to secure precious time for clinical diagnosis and treatment.

In Vitro diagnostic instruments are mainly divided into: biochemical analysis equipment, electrolyte and blood gas analysis equipment, immunoassay equipment, molecular biology analysis equipment, microbiological analysis equipment, urine and other sample analysis equipment, other medical analysis equipment, hematology analysis equipment, sampling devices and tools, sample processing equipment for morphological analysis, sample separation equipment, cultivation and incubation equipment, inspection and other auxiliary equipment, and IVD-related software.