antigen
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His doctor ordered a prostate-specific antigen, or P.S.A., test to measure a protein in his blood that might indicate prostate cancer — or a number of more benign conditions.
From New York Times
If your name comes up as the top match, the OPO confirms with your physician that the donor’s blood type, tissue antigens and other details are compatible with yours.
From Los Angeles Times
Travelers can instead show a negative antigen test result taken within 48 hours before boarding, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning told reporters Tuesday.
From Washington Times
According to the study authors, the pilot program reduced the volume of antigen tests performed by about 85 percent.
From Salon
Travelers from other countries to China, meanwhile, had been allowed to take antigen tests.
From New York Times
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