rapid test
noun [ C ] US uk/ˈræp.ɪd ˌtest/ us/ˈræp.ɪd ˌtest/
快速测试
a test done using a small medical device that tests whether or not there is a particular substance, gene, etc. in a sample (= a small amount of a substance)
Covid rapid test manufacturers raced to meet global demand. 新冠快速测试盒的制造商加速满足全球需求。
Synonyms: LFT
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- We watched a video on how to do a rapid test at home.
- This is mostly done as a rapid test with a test strip.
- One possible downside to rapid tests is sending patients out with a false-positive result.