Term: Positive and Negative Tests

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2012-12-03

Definition:

Results of tests in determining the presence of a disease. When the disease has been identified, the test result is 'positive'; when the disease is absent, the test result is 'negative'.

Related concepts 

• Tuberculosis (TB) - Method of Identification

References 

• Lix L, Smith M, Azimaee M, Dahl M, Nicol P, Burchill C, Burland E, Goh C, Schultz J, Bailly A. A Systematic Investigation of Manitoba's Provincial Laboratory Data. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] (View)