With respect to test results, a false positive is the result of a laboratory test that reports something as _____.
A) a problem when there really is nothing wrong
B) nothing wrong when there really is a problem
C) a problem when there really is a problem
D) nothing wrong when there really is nothing wrong

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A false positive result is when a laboratory test indicates the presence of a condition or substance when there is actually no true presence of it. This can lead to unnecessary follow-up tests or treatments.

With Respect to Test Results, a False Positive Is the Result