Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Limit of Detection

Concentration or quantity that is derived from the smallest measure that can be detected with reasonable certainty for a given analytical procedure.

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Abstract

Concentration or quantity that is derived from the smallest measure that can be detected with reasonable certainty for a given analytical procedure.

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3 entry terms
  • Limits of Detection
  • Detection Limit
  • Detection Limits

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History Note

2010

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  1. E05.318w.740w.872w.374w
  2. N05.715w.360.750w.725w.500w
  3. N06.850w.520w.830w.872w.500w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Limit of Detection. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D057230. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D057230
  2. Limit of Detection. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detection_limit
  3. Limit of Detection. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q900165