diagnostic assay

• Ein diagnostischer Test oder ein diagnostisches Verfahren, das zum Nachweis des Vorhandenseins, Fehlens oder der Konzentration einer Substanz, eines Organismus oder eines Markers in einer Probe dient, meist zu medizinischen oder wissenschaftlichen Zwecken.

A laboratory test or procedure used to detect the presence, absence, or concentration of a substance, organism, or marker in a sample, typically for medical or scientific purposes.

1. Medical test procedureC1formal

   A laboratory test or procedure used to detect the presence, absence, or concentration of a substance, organism, or condition in a sample.

   Diagnostischer Test

   • The diagnostic assay confirmed the presence of the virus in the blood sample.
   • Doctors ordered a diagnostic assay to identify the specific bacterial infection.
   • This new diagnostic assay provides results in under an hour.

2. Analytical methodC1formal

   A scientific method used to measure or analyze a specific substance or biological activity.

   Diagnostischer Test

   • The researchers developed a diagnostic assay for detecting heavy metals in water.
   • This diagnostic assay is highly sensitive and specific for the target molecule.
   • The laboratory validated the diagnostic assay according to international standards.