FA Laboratory Abbreviation

Also known as: FA/-

FA has various meanings in the Laboratory category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of FA in Laboratory.

Fluorescent Antibody

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This is a laboratory test that is done, wherein antibodies are tagged with fluorescent dye to detect the presence of micro-organisms.

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Formaldehyde

Formaldehyde is pungent-smelling gas that dissolves readily in water to form a 37% formaldehyde solution known as formalin. Formaldehyde is produced industrially by the oxidation of methanol over a metal catalyst. Formalin is used as a disinfectant and as a preservative medium for biological specimens. The main industrial application of formaldehyde, however, is in the production of urea-formaldehyde, phenol-formaldehyde and melamine-formaldehyde resins for the manufacture of wood adhesives and other applications.

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Father

The male parent. One who originates. For example, "Wilhelm Roentgen is considered the father of radiology." To produce offspring as a male. To provide paternal protection and guidance to children.

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Fat Adjuster
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