What Does ICT Mean in Medical Terms?

ICT stands for immunochromatographic test. Rapid strip test using colored particles.

immunochromatographic test

Rapid strip test using colored particles.

Where you will see ICT

You will most often see ICT in laboratory orders and test results, medical charts and clinical notes.

Example

A laboratory request or report might list “ICT” as shorthand for immunochromatographic test.

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Educational reference only. This guide is for learning and quick reference. Abbreviations vary between hospitals, countries and specialties, and some are discouraged because they can be misread. Always write and interpret orders using your own institution’s approved abbreviation list, and check anything unclear with the prescriber or your local policy.