A False-Negative Serologic Test is Defined as A

Question

A false-negative serologic test is defined as a
A) positive result for someone who is not infected.
B) negative result for someone who does not have the disease.
C) positive result for someone who does have the disease.
D) negative result for a patient who really is infected.

Accepted Answer

A false-negative serologic test means that the test result is negative even though the patient is actually infected with the disease. Therefore, option D is the best choice.