Fresh specimen

What does "Fresh specimen" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

A "fresh specimen" in medicine refers to a sample of body tissue or fluid that has been recently collected from a patient. This could be anything from a blood sample to a piece of skin or other tissue. The term "fresh" means that the sample has not been treated or preserved in any way after being collected. It is used immediately for testing or examination, which can provide more accurate and immediate results.

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