False positive result

Definition

Problem associated with the device incorrectly reporting that something has been detected and may mislead the operator to take certain actions.

Also indexed as

Nearby in Incorrect, inadequate or imprecise result or readings

• XE7TSSignal artifact
• XE3MSFailure to obtain sample
• XE2E8False negative result
• XE3XGIncorrect measurement
• XE5E8Nonreproducible results
• XE9D6High readings
• XE5KELow readings
• XE485High test results