(dī‵ăg-nos'tiks )

[diagnos(is) + -ics]

The science, art, or practice of diagnosis.

companion d.Laboratory tests and test kits used to determine the suitability of patients for tailored or targeted forms of therapy, e.g., therapies that act on unique biochemical pathways or that require specific genotypes or mutations.

molecular d.Molecular pathology (2).

self-service d.A simple test (such as a home urine pregnancy test) that people can perform on their own without professional assistance, feedback, or supervision.