Diagned is the umbrella organization of manufacturers and importers of in vitro diagnostics in the Netherlands. Diagned is an association with approximately 35 members. The members are all companies that develop and produce tests (equipment and reagents) used in the laboratory diagnostics.In vitro diagnostic medical devices are (test, diagnostic equipment) used in the prevention, diagnosis, prognosis and therapy. They play an important and positive role in laboratory diagnosis and are thus of great importance for health. Diagned strives to create the best possible environment for the development, marketing and efficient use of in vitro diagnostics. It does so with all the other parties involved.