With respect to test results,a false positive is the result of a laboratory test that reports something as:
A) true when in fact it is not true.
B) false when in fact it is not false.
C) true when in fact it is true.
D) false when in fact it is false.

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A false positive occurs when a laboratory test shows a positive result for a condition or substance when there is no actual presence of that condition or substance. In other words, the test falsely reports something as true when it is not actually true.

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