Meanings
nounlateral flow test (plural lateral flow tests)
plural lateral flow tests
- Any of various simple tests for the presence of a substance in a body fluid.
It was the first train operator to offer on-site, twice-weekly lateral flow tests to staff unable to work from home.
2021 October 20, Angie Doll explains to Paul Clifton, “We were absolutely at rock bottom...”, in RAIL, number 942, page 34Synonyms: LFT
Synonyms & antonyms
nounAny of various simple tests for the presence of a substance in a body fluid.
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