Term: Gold Standard

Glossary Definition

Last Updated: 2005-11-21

Definition:

A term used in medicine to define the single best test that can be used to identify whether an individual has a disease.

References 

• Finlayson G, Leslie WD, MacWilliam L. Diagnostic Imaging Data in Manitoba: Assessment and Applications. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2004. [Report] [Summary] (View)