Laboratory Testing Terms

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.

noun a chemical compound commonly used as an acid-base indicator in titrations

• The presence of phenolphthalein in the solution indicates a pH of 8 or higher.
• Make sure to add a few drops of phenolphthalein to see the color change.
• I always use that pink stuff, phenolphthalein, to test for acidity.
• Her mood shifted as quickly as phenolphthalein changes color in a basic solution.