Hypernyms (amputation is a kind of...): operation; surgery; surgical operation; surgical procedure; surgical process (a medical procedure involving an incision with instruments; performed to repair damage or arrest disease in a living body)
Rapid strep test. The rapid strep test (RST) is a rapid antigen detection test (RADT) that is widely used in clinics to assist in the diagnosis of bacterial pharyngitis caused by group A streptococci (GAS), sometimes termed strep throat. There are currently several types of rapid strep test in use, each employing a distinct technology.
Human leukocyte antigen (HLA) testing is performed when trying to find a suitable organ, tissue (bone marrow), or cord blood donor for transplantation. The results of either HLA class I or class II typing can be used for bone marrow transplant donor screening. This screening is coordinated with various agencies that conduct drives to assist people in need of a bone marrow transplant.