Diagnostic Testing Vocabulary

noun Lateral flow test

• The lateral flow test is commonly used in medical diagnostics to quickly detect the presence of certain substances.
• I had to take a lateral flow test before entering the event to make sure I wasn't sick.
• I'll just do a quick lateral flow test before heading out to make sure I'm good to go.
• Using the lateral flow test is like having a quick peek into what's going on inside your body.