Acronyms

    What does IVD mean?

    In MedTech, IVD has 2 meanings in this glossary.

    How to tell them apart

    In Vitro Diagnostics can refer to the regulated product type (tests performed on samples taken from the body) or to the IVD market segment. Regulatory documents mean the product type; investor and market reports usually mean the segment.

    1. Meaning 1 · Market SegmentsIn Vitro Diagnostics (Segment)Tests performed on biological samples outside the body to inform diagnosis or treatment.Read the full definition
    2. Meaning 2 · Market SegmentsIn Vitro DiagnosticsTests performed on biological samples outside the body.Read the full definition

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