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.
3. Non-specific Reagin tests (includes VDRL and RPR tests). Flocculation and precipitation tests to detect the presence of reagin, an antibody to cardiolipin. Serum specimens may need to be heated to inactivate complement. Appropriately reacting controls and good technique required.