(noun) The attitudes, behavior, beliefs, customs, habits, language, and values that are characteristic of a group, society, or organization in a particular place and time, the accumulated knowledge of which is passed to the next generation through socialization.xample: The culture of a nonprofit that promotes community activism as a method of curbing violence against women. Audio Pronunciation: (culÂ·ture). Download Audio Audio Pronunciation: culture.mp3. Usage Notes: 1  Plural: cultures.
Q: What is GC/MS? A: GC/MS is the abbreviation for gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, the testing methodology LabCorp uses to confirm presumptive positive drug screen specimens. GC/MS provides identification of the molecule(s) based on characteristic fragmentation patterns at specific retention times. GC/MS is a tandem technology, utilizing a gas chromatograph coupled to a mass spectrometer. Q: Why are screening and confirmation cut-off levels different? A: Simply stated, screening and confirmation testing are performed using different testing methodologies that precipitate different cut-off levels.
The GXC is based on First Data Bank's specific therapeutic class (HIC) but is modified specifically for drug utilization review and extended with the form and route codes. The first 6 characters of the GXC usually, but not necessarily, match the primary HIC for the drug.