confirmatory tests
[/kənˈfɜːrmətɔːri tɛsts/]
nounpl: confirmatory tests
testes confirmatórios
1. Medical or laboratory tests performed to verify or confirm the results of a previous test or diagnosis
After the initial screening showed positive results, confirmatory tests were ordered to rule out false positives.
Após o resultado positivo da triagem inicial, testes confirmatórios foram solicitados para descartar falsos positivos.
2. Diagnostic procedures used to establish the definitive diagnosis of a disease or condition
Confirmatory tests for COVID-19 include RT-PCR testing, which is more accurate than rapid antigen tests.
Os testes confirmatórios para COVID-19 incluem o teste RT-PCR, que é mais preciso do que os testes rápidos de antígeno.
Confirmatory tests are standard medical practice in both Brazilian and American healthcare systems, particularly relevant in COVID-19 pandemic protocols and infectious disease diagnosis. In Brazil, these tests are typically recommended by healthcare providers (médicos) when initial screening results require verification, reflecting the importance of diagnostic accuracy in both countries' medical systems.
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