virological testing
[vaɪrəˈlɒdʒɪkəl ˈtɛstɪŋ]
nounpl: virological testings
teste virológico
1. Laboratory examination and analysis to detect the presence of viruses or viral components in biological samples
Virological testing is essential for confirming COVID-19 diagnosis in suspected patients.
O teste virológico é essencial para confirmar o diagnóstico de COVID-19 em pacientes suspeitos.
2. The process of identifying specific viral pathogens through various diagnostic methods such as RT-PCR, antigen tests, or serology
Rapid virological testing can provide results within hours rather than days.
O teste virológico rápido pode fornecer resultados em horas em vez de dias.
Virological testing gained significant prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, 'teste virológico' became a household term, while in Portugal and other European contexts, both 'teste virológico' and 'análise virológica' are used interchangeably. The term is central to public health discourse and epidemiological surveillance in medical and governmental communications.
Related Idioms & Phrases
submit to virological testing
undergo virological testing
virological testing protocols
virological testing capacity
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