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A test to detect the presence, absence, or quantity of an agent (such as a drug or viral load).
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a highly sensitive test that can detect small amounts of DNA or RNA (genetic material) in a blood or tissue sample using an amplification technique that multiplies the existing DNA/RNA so that it can more easily be detected. PCR assays are used to determine viral loads in persons infected with HIV.
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A laboratory procedure to determine the activity of an enzyme isolated from a patient when compared to normal, or the amount of a particular substance found in blood or urine that may be present in excessive amounts.
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The evaluation or testing of a substance for toxicity, impurities, or other variables.
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| assault |
The willful attempt to harm someone.
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