Terraform: Definition & Meaning
Terraform — The IaC tool GDT uses to manage AWS infrastructure (servers, security groups, VPCs, WAF) via code. Infra changes are PR-reviewed before being…
Turnaround Time (TAT): Definition & Meaning
Turnaround Time — The amount of time it takes from when a lab receives a patient sample to when the test results are reported and delivered. TAT is a key…
Total Addressable Market (TAM): Definition & Meaning
Total Addressable Market — The total revenue opportunity available if a product or service achieved 100% market share with zero competition.
Stress Test: Definition & Meaning
Stress Test — Used in two senses at GDT: (1) clinical/lab — a cardiac stress test; (2) business/operational — running a small or controlled launch first to…
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI): Definition & Meaning
Sexually Transmitted Infection — The broad category covering Chlamydia (CT), Gonorrhea (NG), Syphilis, HPV, HIV, etc. Many GDT clients offer STI panels.
Stamps.com: Definition & Meaning
Stamps.com — The postage and shipping platform GDT uses for kit shipping. Stamps.com credential rotations have caused ShipEngine auth failures, blocking kit…
Stakeholder: Definition & Meaning
Stakeholder — Anyone who has an interest in or is affected by the outcome of a project, decision, or business relationship. Stakeholders can be internal…
Serum Separator Tube (SST): Definition & Meaning
Serum Separator Tube — A type of blood collection tube used in laboratory testing. It contains a gel that separates the serum from the blood cells when…
Single Sign-On (SSO): Definition & Meaning
Single Sign-On — A login method allowing a user to access multiple applications with one set of credentials — log in once, access everything you’re…
TLS is the current standard: Definition & Meaning
TLS is the current standard — SSL is technically outdated but the term has stuck.