Glossary Term
Positive Control
PCR TermsEN
Definition
A control sample that is known to produce a positive result if the test is working as expected.
Extended Notes
Source: National Cancer Institute, NCI Thesaurus 26.09d, C64356. NCI definition, reproduced without modification under CC BY 4.0. Source identity and definition checked automatically on 2026-10-18. No individual clinical interpretation or human reviewer is asserted.
Also Known As
Positive Control