Glossary of Terms

The glossary provides definitions for common ISO 15189-related terms alongside their bioinformatics translations and example usages.

In clinical and research settings, the language and processes used in bioinformatics often differ significantly from those in traditional wet lab environments. Wet lab terminology typically centres around physical procedures, instruments, and biological materials, whereas bioinformatics relies on computational workflows, data structures, and algorithmic logic. This divergence can lead to confusion when interpreting standards like ISO 15189, which were originally designed with laboratory diagnostics in mind.

To bridge this gap, the glossary developed provides definitions for common ISO 15189-related terms alongside their bioinformatics translations and example usages.

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