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

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The analytic sensitivity of a test refers to its ability to detect a particular analyte or a small change in its concentration.Analytic sensitivity is usually defined as the 0.95 confidence level (+/- 2 SD)and may be referred to as the detection limit.Analytic specificity is a test's ability not to react with substances other than the one of interest.Clinical sensitivity is the proportion of specimens that test positive from people who are known to have the disease.Clinical specificity is the population of specimens that test negative from people who are known to be disease free.

When Performing Tests in the Microbiology Laboratory,the Detection Limit of a Test