TS EN 1659
In vitro diagnostic systems-Culture media for microbiology-Terms and definitions
This standard provides terms for different classifications of culture media used microbiyology (bacterial and).
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TS EN 1659 is a terminology standard for culture media used in microbiology within in vitro diagnostic systems. Standards of this kind aim to keep laboratory language consistent by defining the terms used for different media classes, so that the same concepts are understood in the same way across users and documents.
Why culture media terminology matters
Culture media are the nutrient systems used to grow, maintain, select, or differentiate microorganisms. In general technical practice, these media vary by composition, physical form, intended use, and the microbial groups they support. A terminology standard helps align common distinctions such as general-purpose, selective, and differential media, so that these descriptions carry a shared technical meaning.
What this standard covers
- It provides terms for different classifications of culture media used in microbiology.
- It is set within the field of in vitro diagnostic systems and laboratory microbiology.
- It supports consistent naming used for bacterial and related microbial culture contexts.
In practical terms, TS EN 1659 is about concept clarity rather than a test method. Its value lies in making descriptions of media function, type, and use context easier to interpret consistently, which supports reporting, education, cataloguing, and technical communication.
- Publication Date: 11.05.2001
- Standard Status: U (Yürürlükteki Standard/Standard)
- Publisher: TSE
- Document Language: tr
- ICS Classification: 01.040.07 Matematik, Tabii Bilimler (Terimler); 07.100.01 Mikrobiyoloji (Genel)
- Pages: 4
- Source Standard: EN 1659:1996
- International Equivalents: EN 1659:1996--; BS EN 1659:1997 EQV--; DIN EN 1659:1997 EQV--; EN 1659:1996--
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