1.   Preliminary tests indicated the man probably did not have anthrax, however officials were awaiting conclusive test results.

2.   The Short Tandem Repeats method is similar to the PCR test, a less conclusive test that already has been used in the Simpson case.

3.   Two postal workers who were in direct contact with the mail from Brentwood opted to have more conclusive tests performed.

4.   While they await results of more conclusive tests, officials at the two colleges are asking students to wash their hands often and circulating lists of symptoms and causes.

5.   Nichols would provide information only on what he said were conclusive test results of anthrax contamination.