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false-positive test result

Meaning of false-positive test result: A test result that indicates that a person has a specific disease or condition when the person actually does not have the disease or condition.

Definition of false-positive test result

A test result that indicates that a person has a specific disease or condition when the person actually does not have the disease or condition.

Written and maintained by James Murray Last updated July 21, 2026 Educational reference, not medical advice. Read the limitations.

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