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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This article was updated with information about OCME laboratory test results.
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The cause and manner of death was amended after a review of her laboratory test results.
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Following a review of laboratory test results, it was determined that Trachtenberg died naturally as a result of complications from diabetes mellitus, the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner told Deadline in a statement.
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The finding came after review of laboratory test results, and the manner of death was ruled as natural.
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Jon Blistein, Rolling Stone, 16 Apr. 2025
The cause and manner of death was amended after a review of her laboratory test results.
—Brie Stimson, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2025
Following a review of laboratory test results, it was determined that Trachtenberg died naturally as a result of complications from diabetes mellitus, the New York City Office of Chief Medical Examiner told Deadline in a statement.
—Denise Petski, Deadline, 16 Apr. 2025
The finding came after review of laboratory test results, and the manner of death was ruled as natural.
—Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 16 Apr. 2025
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“Laboratory test.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/laboratory%20test. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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