When Antibodies or Other Substances in Serum Cross-React with the Test

question 51

True/False

When antibodies or other substances in serum cross-react with the test reagents, a false positive result can occur.

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Tax

A compulsory financial charge or levy imposed by a government on individuals or entities to fund public expenditures.

Negative Externality

Occurs when a decision by an individual or firm results in unwanted negative effects on another party not involved in the decision.

MSC (Marginal Social Cost)

The total cost to society of producing an additional unit of a good or service, including both private costs and any externalities.

Positive Externality

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