laboratory (redirected from Clinical laboratory)

laboratory /lab·o·ra·to·ry/ (lab´rah-tor?e) a place equipped for making tests or doing experimental work.

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clinical laboratory  one for examination of materials derived from the human body for the purpose of providing information on diagnosis, prognosis, prevention, or treatment of disease.

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lab·o·ra·to·ry (lbr-tôr)

n.

1. A room or building equipped for scientific research.

2. A place where drugs and chemicals are manufactured.

3. A place for practice, observation, or testing.

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laboratory

a place equipped for making tests or doing experimental work.

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laboratory animals

the group of animals constantly used in laboratories for general research in all subjects. Includes rats, mice, rabbits and guinea pigs. In special-use laboratories additional animal species can be added, e.g. hamsters, nonhuman primates, amphibians, fowl, sheep and pigs.

clinical laboratory

one for examination of materials derived from the animal body for the purpose of providing information on diagnosis, prevention or treatment of disease.

laboratory findings

the results of laboratory examinations, usually with analyses and judgments.

maximum containment laboratory

one designed and equipped to provide the highest level of security in the handling of infectious agents that are serious pathogens for humans and animals. See biosafety.

laboratory rat

see Sprague-Dawley, Wistar and Long-Evans rat.