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Rapid Diagnostic Tests MeSH Descriptor Data 2026


MeSH Heading
Rapid Diagnostic Tests
Tree Number(s)
E01.370.225.989
E05.200.989
N04.590.874.500.625
Unique ID
D000092025
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D000092025
Scope Note
Diagnostic assays designed for use at the point-of-care (POC) that can be adapted for use in low-resource settings. These tests are low-cost, simple to operate and read, sensitive, specific, stable at high temperatures, and works in a short period of time.
Entry Term(s)
Rapid Diagnostic Test
Rapid Diagnostics
Previous Indexing
Clinical Laboratory Techniques (2020-2022)
Public MeSH Note
2023
History Note
2023
Date Introduced
2023/01/01
Last Updated
2023/01/01
Rapid Diagnostic Tests Preferred
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