Introduction to the Medical Laboratory Exam | Questions & 100% Correct Answers (Verified) | Latest Update | Grade A+

assay : analysis of a substance to determine constituents and relative proportion of each asymptomatic : without symptoms baseline value : know or initial measurement against which future measurements are compared; also flat horizontal line that separates the various waves of ECG cycle biopsy : removal of a small piece of living tissue from an organ or other part of the body for microscopic examination to confirm or establish a diagnosis clinical chemistry 2 | P a g e : analyiss and study of blood, body fluids, excretion and tissues in the diagnosis and treatment of disease culture and sensitivity : a sample is cultured for bacteria and then is exposed to various antibiotics to determine what the bacteria is sensitive to and resistant from C&S : culture and sensitivity cytology : science that deals with the formation, structure and function of cells diagnosis : determination of a disease or condition