Selection of essential in vitro diagnostics at country level: using the WHO Model List of Essential In Vitro Diagnostics to develop and update a national list of essential in vitro diagnostics
Overview
This document intends to provide guidance to countries on methods for developing and updating national lists of essential in vitro diagnostics (NEDL). It describes the best practices for selecting categories of in vitro diagnostic (IVD) tests for an NEDL, consistent with the evidence-based methods used to update the WHO Essential Diagnostic List (EDL). The document guides identification of the most relevant categories of IVDs listed in the WHO EDL for inclusion in the NEDL according to the country’s context and needs, national health plans, national laboratory strategic plan, priority health interventions, national programmes, insurance packages, universal health coverage packages and other related initiatives. The document also includes an overview of use of an NEDL for enabling and improving access to clinical laboratory services.
The document is intended for ministries of health, policy- and decision-makers, including members of committees appointed for developing or updating an NEDL, and other stakeholders who influence the selection of IVD tests.
