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English translation: (technically) prepare

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French term or phrase:	techniquer
English translation:	(technically) prepare
Entered by:	Drmanu49

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20:34 Jun 2, 2010

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Medical - Medical: Instruments

French term or phrase: techniquer

Context: spec sheet for a clinical testing lab IT system

There are many occurrences of the verb techniquer as in "techniquer un prélèvement".

Does it mean preparing the sample for the testing to be done.

What is the English term?

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Andreas THEODOROU KudoZ activity Questions: 336 (5 open) (1 without valid answers) (32 closed without grading) Answers: 424 Spain
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technical preparation of a sample for analysis or test

Explanation:
Yes this is a rather common term in labs.
It means technical preparation of a sample, preparing the sample for analysis or test.

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Drmanu49
Local time: 18:16

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Thanks Dr Manu and all contributers
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technical preparation of a sample for analysis or test

Drmanu49

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also see technicage

Helen Genevier

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technical preparation of a sample for analysis or test

Explanation:
Yes this is a rather common term in labs.
It means technical preparation of a sample, preparing the sample for analysis or test.

Drmanu49
Local time: 18:16
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Thanks Dr Manu and all contributers

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17 hrs peer agreement (net): +1

Reference: also see technicage

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(Sample) processing

Helen Genevier
France
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English
PRO pts in category: 32

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Jun 6, 2010 - Changes made by Drmanu49:
Edited KOG entry	Andreas THEODOROU's old entry - "techniquer" => "(technically) prepare"

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