Cut-off

A test value that marks the upper or lower boundary between a negative and a positive interpretation of the test result when the test is qualitative.  Theoretically, when testing a sample at the cut-off, half the results will be positive and half will be negative.  Some qualitative tests include more than one medical decision points or cut-offs.




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Medical decision point