Buck(noun) the male of deer, especially fallow deer and antelopes, or of goats, sheep, hares, and rabbits. Buck(noun) a gay, dashing young fellow; a fop; a dandy. Buck(noun) a male Indian or negro. Buck(verb) to copulate, as bucks and does.
The idea. The idea for a clinical research study â also known as a clinical trial â often originates in the laboratory. After researchers test new therapies or procedures in the laboratory and in animal studies, the most promising experimental treatments are moved into clinical trials, which are conducted in phases.
Other lab tests may include: 1  Genomic tumor assessment: Genomic testing examines a tumor on a genetic level to find the DNA alterations that are driving the growth of cancer. 2  Nutrition panel: With this test, we evaluate patients for deficiency of nutrients, such as vitamin D and iron.