What does "holding time" mean?

Of a blood or sample test, the elapsed amount of time from the moment of collection to the moment of the initiation of the preparation or analysis.

What is a synonym for "holding time"?

Common synonyms include: document retention.

noun

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Noun

1
Of a blood or sample test, the elapsed amount of time from the moment of collection to the moment of the initiation of the preparation or analysis. countable, uncountable
2
Synonym of attachment therapy. countable, uncountable