Test strip, pregnancy, self-test

Primary use
Diagnosis / Measurement / Monitoring
Type of medical device or related product
In vitro diagnostic tests
Multiple vs. specific use (health condition)
Specific
Intended population age
Adults (20 to 64 years)
Adolescent (10 to 19 years)
Intended population sex
Female
Level of technical knowledge
Basic
Capital
No
Reusable
No
Requirements
None
WHO list of priority medical devices
Reproductive, maternal, newborn and child health (2015)
Service delivery platforms / Healthcare levels
Community services for primary care
Healthcare unit
Laboratory
Outpatient care
Pre-hospital care
Specialized treatment
EMDN related code(s)
W01021603
FERTILITY / PREGNANCY RT & POC
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GMDN related code(s)
66852
Total human chorionic gonadotropin IVD, kit, rapid ICT, self-testing (A collection of reagents and other associated materials intended to be used for the qualitative and/or (semi-)quantitative detection of total human chorionic gonadotropin (HCG), which includes a combination of intact HCG, nicked HCG, alpha-HCG subunits, and beta-HCG subunits, in a clinical specimen within a short period, relative to standard laboratory testing procedures, using an immunochromatographic test (ICT) method [lateral flow test]. This is a rapid test intended to be used for self-testing by a layperson in the home or similar environment to detect pregnancy.)
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WHO related resources
Decommissioning
WHO resources on medical devices