False Negative Reactions

Negative test results in subjects who possess the attribute for which the test is conducted. The labeling of diseased persons as healthy when screening in the detection of disease. (Last, A Dictionary of Epidemiology, 2d ed)

Year introduced: 1973(1970)

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Tree Number(s): E01.354.340

MeSH Unique ID: D005188

Entry Terms:

• False Negative Reaction
• Reaction, False Negative
• Reactions, False Negative

Previous Indexing:

• Diagnosis (1966-1969)

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Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment Category
Diagnosis
Diagnostic Errors
False Negative Reactions