Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Rapid Diagnostic Tests

Diagnostic assays designed for use at the point-of-care (POC) that can be adapted for use in low-resource settings. These tests are low-cost, simple to operate and read, sensitive, specific, stable at high temperatures, and works in a short period of time.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Diagnostic assays designed for use at the point-of-care (POC) that can be adapted for use in low-resource settings. These tests are low-cost, simple to operate and read, sensitive, specific, stable at high temperatures, and works in a short period of time.

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Synonyms

7 entry terms
  • Rapid Diagnostic Test
  • Rapid Diagnostics
  • Diagnostic Test, Rapid
  • Diagnostic Tests, Rapid
  • Diagnostic, Rapid
  • Diagnostics, Rapid
  • Rapid Diagnostic

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Aspects Covered

11 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2023

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Previous Indexing

  • Clinical Laboratory Techniques (2020-2022)

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  1. E01w.370.225.989w
  2. E05.200.989w
  3. N04w.590.874.500w.625w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Rapid Diagnostic Tests. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000092025. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000092025
  2. Rapid Diagnostic Tests. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rapid_diagnostic_test
  3. Rapid Diagnostic Tests. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3519062