Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Pooled Testing

Mixing of several samples together in a batch or pooled sample, then testing the pooled sample with a diagnostic test. This approach increases the number of individuals that can be tested using the same amount of resources.(CDRH-EUA-Templates@fda.hhs.gov)

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Abstract

Mixing of several samples together in a batch or pooled sample, then testing the pooled sample with a diagnostic test. This approach increases the number of individuals that can be tested using the same amount of resources.(CDRH-EUA-Templates@fda.hhs.gov)

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Synonyms

25 entry terms
  • Diagnostic Pool Testing
  • Pool Testing
  • Pooled Sample Screening
  • Pooled Sample Testing
  • Pool Testings
  • Pooled Sample Screenings
  • Pooled Sample Testings
  • Pooled Testings
  • Sample Screening, Pooled
  • Sample Screenings, Pooled
  • Sample Testing, Pooled
  • Sample Testings, Pooled
  • Screening, Pooled Sample
  • Screenings, Pooled Sample
  • Testing, Pool
  • Testing, Pooled
  • Testing, Pooled Sample
  • Testings, Pool
  • Testings, Pooled Sample
  • Data Pooling
  • Pooled Sample
  • Data Poolings
  • Pooled Samples
  • Sample, Pooled
  • Samples, Pooled

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Aspects Covered

14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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History Note

2025; for DATA POOLING use META-ANALYSIS AS TOPIC 1990-2024

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Previous Indexing

  • Mass Screening (2010-2024)

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Pooled Testing. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000098302. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000098302
  2. Pooled Testing. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pooled_testing
  3. Pooled Testing. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q131577319