EN 1659:1996
(Main)In vitro diagnostic systems - Culture media for microbiology - Terms and definitions
In vitro diagnostic systems - Culture media for microbiology - Terms and definitions
This European Standard provides terms for different classifications of culture media used in microbiology (bacteriology and mycology).
In-vitro-Diagnostik/Diagnostika - Kulturmedien für die Mikrobiologie - Begriffe
Diese Europäische Norm definiert Benennungen für verschiedene Einteilungen von Kulturmedien, die in der Mikrobiologie (Bakteriologie und Mykologie) Anwendung finden.
Systèmes de diagnostic in vitro - Milieux de culture de microbiologie - Termes et définitions
La présente norme européenne définit une terminologie pour le classement des milieux de culture utilisés en microbiologie (bactériologie et mycologie).
Diagnostični sistemi in vitro – Gojišča za mikrobiologijo – Izrazi in definicije
General Information
Overview
EN 1659:1996 is a CEN (European Committee for Standardization) vocabulary standard for in vitro diagnostic systems that specifically addresses culture media for microbiology. The document provides standardized terms and definitions used to classify culture media applied in bacteriology and mycology. Its purpose is to ensure consistent language across laboratories, manufacturers and regulatory bodies involved with diagnostic culture media. The standard has been adopted by national bodies (for example as SIST EN 1659:2000).
Key Topics
This standard focuses on establishing a clear, shared vocabulary rather than prescribing laboratory procedures. Key technical topics include:
- Standardized terminology for different classifications of culture media used in microbiology and diagnostic settings.
- Definitions relevant to culture media as part of in vitro diagnostic systems (IVD).
- Scope limited to media used in bacteriology and mycology, supporting consistent reporting and procurement.
- Alignment with CEN practice for vocabulary standards to improve interoperability between manufacturers, laboratories and regulators.
Note: EN 1659:1996 is a terms-and-definitions standard. It does not specify test methods, performance criteria or compositional formulations for culture media.
Applications
EN 1659:1996 is practical for anyone who needs consistent, unambiguous language around culture media in diagnostic microbiology:
- Clinical microbiology laboratories - for standardized reporting, SOP development and inter-laboratory communication.
- In vitro diagnostic (IVD) manufacturers - to label products and prepare technical documentation using harmonized terms.
- Regulatory and conformity assessment bodies - to interpret product descriptions and market documentation consistently.
- Standards committees and technical writers - when drafting or harmonizing standards or guidance documents concerning microbiological media.
- Educational and reference resources - to teach and document accepted terminology in bacteriology and mycology.
Using EN 1659:1996 helps reduce ambiguity in procurement, quality management and regulatory submissions by aligning stakeholders on the meaning of common terms related to culture media classification.
Related Standards
- EN 1659:1996 is a CEN vocabulary standard for culture media in microbiology and is typically used alongside other CEN/ISO standards that cover IVD test systems, performance evaluation and manufacturing practices. Users should consult their national adoptions (e.g., SIST EN 1659:2000) and related standards for method, quality and regulatory requirements.
Keywords: EN 1659:1996, culture media, microbiology, in vitro diagnostic systems, terms and definitions, bacteriology, mycology, CEN, culture media classification.
Frequently Asked Questions
EN 1659:1996 is a standard published by the European Committee for Standardization (CEN). Its full title is "In vitro diagnostic systems - Culture media for microbiology - Terms and definitions". This standard covers: This European Standard provides terms for different classifications of culture media used in microbiology (bacteriology and mycology).
This European Standard provides terms for different classifications of culture media used in microbiology (bacteriology and mycology).
EN 1659:1996 is classified under the following ICS (International Classification for Standards) categories: 01.040.07 - Natural and applied sciences (Vocabularies); 07.100.10 - Medical microbiology. The ICS classification helps identify the subject area and facilitates finding related standards.
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Standards Content (Sample)
2003-01.Slovenski inštitut za standardizacijo. Razmnoževanje celote ali delov tega standarda ni dovoljeno.In-vitro-Diagnostik/Diagnostika - Kulturmedien für die Mikrobiologie - BegriffeSystemes de diagnostic in vitro - Milieux de culture de microbiologie - Termes et définitionsIn vitro diagnostic systems - Culture media for microbiology - Terms and definitions11.100.10In vitro diagnos
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The article discusses EN 1659:1996, a European Standard that provides terms and definitions for culture media used in microbiology, specifically in bacteriology and mycology. It focuses on classifying different types of culture media used in these fields.
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記事のタイトル：EN 1659:1996 -体外診断システム-微生物学のための培地-用語と定義 記事の内容：このヨーロッパ標準は、微生物学（細菌学および真菌学）で使用される培地のさまざまな分類に関する用語と定義を提供しています。
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