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Biological Material Selection

Meaning

Biological Material Selection, within the context of clinical analysis, refers to the deliberate, informed choice of the optimal bodily fluid or tissue sample for accurately assessing a specific physiological state or biomarker profile. This process considers the analyte’s concentration, stability, metabolic context, and the clinical question being asked, leading to the choice of blood, saliva, urine, or tissue biopsy. Proper selection is foundational to precision diagnostics, ensuring the measured data truly reflects the patient’s hormonal and metabolic reality. Inaccurate selection can lead to misleading results and inappropriate clinical decisions.