An abnormal test result is defined as:
A) The opposite of a normal test result
B) A value that is outside the reference interval for a particular analyte
C) Only those values that fall below the reference interval for multiple analytes
D) Only those values that are above the reference interval for a single analyte

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An abnormal test result is defined as a value that is outside the reference interval for a particular analyte, meaning it is higher or lower than the expected range. It does not necessarily have to be the opposite of a normal test result, nor does it have to fall below the reference interval for multiple analytes or above the reference interval for a single analyte.

An Abnormal Test Result Is Defined As