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Test method
Specified technical procedure for detection of an analyte
(synonymous with assay).
Screening
Tests of high diagnostic sensitivity suitable for large‐scale
application.
Confirmation
Test methods of high diagnostic specificity that are used to
confirm results, usually positive results, derived from other
test methods.
Collaborative Study Validation
Validation study carried out at multiple sites using the same
method and equipment on common samples. Primarily used
to determine reproducibility (inter‐laboratory variability).