QNS
QNS
QNS (/kjuːɛns/, an abbreviation for Quantity Not Sufficient) is a term commonly used in the medical laboratory field to denote a sample that does not meet the minimum volume requirements for a particular test.
Etymology
The term QNS is an abbreviation derived from the English words "Quantity Not Sufficient". It is used in the medical field, particularly in laboratory medicine, to indicate that the volume of a sample is insufficient for the required testing.
Usage
In a medical context, QNS is often used when referring to blood samples, urine samples, or other types of biological samples that are collected for testing. If a sample is marked as QNS, it means that there is not enough of the sample to perform the necessary tests. This could be due to various reasons, such as difficulty in collection, patient discomfort, or technical issues.
Related Terms
- Laboratory medicine: The branch of medicine in which specimens of tissue, fluid, or other bodily substances are examined to provide information about a patient's health.
- Blood sample: A small amount of blood taken from the body to test for various conditions or diseases.
- Urine sample: A small amount of urine collected for testing purposes.
- Biological sample: Any sample that originates from a living organism.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on QNS
- Wikipedia's article - QNS
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