laboratory test
noun
variants
or lab test
: a test conducted under controlled scientific conditions in a laboratory or similar setting
… in laboratory tests of acyclovir, herpes strains have mutated to forms resistant to the drug.—
Linda Garmon
Linda GarmonWe've measured the amount of soap in shampoos and used lab tests to determine cleaning action and pH.—Consumer Reports
Consumer Reports
specifically, medical
: a test (such as a blood test or urinalysis procedure) performed by a medical laboratory on a specimen taken from a patient
Even experienced doctors cannot distinguish "strep" throat from other-caused sore throats without a laboratory test of fluid taken from the throat. —Melva Weber
Melva Weber Those two values are seen with a complete blood count, the lab test that enumerates the number of white and red blood cells. —Paul G. Donahue
Paul G. Donahue
laboratory testing
noun
or less commonly lab testing
… it has survived nearly two years of strenuous independent laboratory testing and been certified safe for home and commercial use.
—Harper's
Harper's
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The rhythms of real-world driving enable EV batteries to live far beyond the predictions of laboratory tests, according to a new study from Stanford University.
—IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2025
Multiple factors, including an aging population and a rising prevalence of chronic conditions, are increasing the demand for laboratory tests.
—Dr. William Morice, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
While there are many different types of laboratory tests for alcohol use—including blood, breath, saliva, and hair tests—the most accessible at-home test is a urine test.
—Steffini Stalos, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
The outlet reported that initial laboratory tests found arsenic was present in their bodies.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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IEEE Spectrum, 29 Jan. 2025
Multiple factors, including an aging population and a rising prevalence of chronic conditions, are increasing the demand for laboratory tests.
—Dr. William Morice, Forbes, 24 Jan. 2025
While there are many different types of laboratory tests for alcohol use—including blood, breath, saliva, and hair tests—the most accessible at-home test is a urine test.
—Steffini Stalos, Verywell Health, 14 Jan. 2025
The outlet reported that initial laboratory tests found arsenic was present in their bodies.
—Latoya Gayle, People.com, 28 Dec. 2024
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“Laboratory test.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laboratory%20test. Accessed 11 Feb. 2025.
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