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diagnostic assay

/ˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪk ˈæseɪ/

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/ˌdaɪəɡˈnɒstɪk ˈæseɪ/C1formalmedical
  • ruЛабораторный тест или процедура, используемая для обнаружения наличия, отсутствия или концентрации вещества, организма или маркера в образце, обычно в медицинских или научных целях.

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.

    ruДиагностический анализ

    • 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.

    ruДиагностический анализ

    • 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.