Presumptive Result
Definition
A screening finding indicating a possibility while allowing alternative causes. An invalid result instead fails a required condition for the method’s intended interpretation. Do not report invalid as negative or presumptive as certain identification.
- Context
- Result categories
For example, a screening-positive finding can support a follow-up decision while remaining compatible with alternative sources of the test response.
Apply the assay’s controls and decision rules to the result actually obtained.
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