When Performing Tests in the Microbiology Laboratory, the Detection Limit

question 25

Multiple Choice

When performing tests in the microbiology laboratory, the detection limit of a test refers to the _____ of that test.

• A) analytic specificity
• B) analytic sensitivity
• C) clinical sensitivity
• D) clinical specificity

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Definitions:

Stage 4 Sleep

Stage 4 Sleep, also known as delta sleep or deep sleep, is a stage of sleep characterized by slow brainwaves and minimal body activity, where restorative and growth processes occur.

REM Behavior Disorder

A rare disorder in which the mechanism that blocks the movement of the voluntary muscles fails, allowing the person to thrash around and even get up and act out nightmares.

EEG Record

A graphical record of electrical activity in the brain, measured by electrodes placed on the scalp, used in diagnosing neurological conditions and in neuroscience research.

Sleepwalking

Sleepwalking is a sleep disorder causing people to get up and walk while in a state of sleep, often having no memory of the activity.