What Does WST Stand For?
WST stands for Water Soluble Tetrazolium Assay Samoan Tala ISO 4217 Currency Code
WST, or Water Soluble Tetrazolium Assay Samoan Tala ISO 4217 Currency Code, refers to a dual-purpose term in scientific and financial contexts. In the scientific realm, WST pertains to a colorimetric assay used for measuring cell viability and proliferation by assessing metabolic activity, wherein tetrazolium salts are reduced to formazan products in viable cells. In finance, WST designates the official currency code for the Samoan Tala, as defined by the ISO 4217 standard, representing the monetary unit used in Samoa for trade and financial transactions. This combination of terms exemplifies the intersection of biological research and economic terminology.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym