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NALT Full

Preferred term

detection limit

Type

Topic

Definition

Concentration or quantity that is derived from the smallest measure that can be detected with reasonable certainty for a given analytical procedure.
Source: Medical Subject Headings
Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

detection

Related concepts

Synonyms

analytical sensitivity
ASe (analytical sensitivity)
detection threshold
limit of detection
limits of detection
lower detection limit

Source

Joint Institute for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (JIFSAN)

In other languages

límites de detección

Spanish

URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/137056

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