Glossary Term
Variant Allele Frequency
The relative rate of occurrence of a specific variant allele compared to the total number of alleles at that locus in the sample. This measurement may be reported as a ratio or percentage.
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Glossary Term
The relative rate of occurrence of a specific variant allele compared to the total number of alleles at that locus in the sample. This measurement may be reported as a ratio or percentage.
Glossary Term
Validation evidence that an assay detects the range of variants, genotypes, or serotypes it claims to cover. For evolving targets such as influenza or SARS-CoV-2, inclusivity statements carry a validation date and should be checked against circulating variant lists at procurement time.
Glossary Term
A variation of a single nucleotide at a specific location of the genome due to base substitution, which is found at any frequency in the population.