A test result that incorrectly detects a disease or condition in a healthy person is called:
A) false negative.
B) false positive.
C) inaccurate.
D) true positive.

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A false positive is a test result that incorrectly indicates the presence of a disease or condition in a person who is actually healthy. False positives can lead to unnecessary treatments and anxiety for patients. A false negative, on the other hand, is a test result that incorrectly indicates the absence of a disease or condition in a person who is actually sick. This can result in delayed or incorrect treatments. Inaccurate is a general term that does not specifically refer to false positives or false negatives. A true positive is a test result that correctly identifies the presence of a disease or condition in a person who is actually sick.

A Test Result That Incorrectly Detects a Disease or Condition