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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Research, Technology, Methods > methodology > detection > detection limit
Preferred Term:

detection limit

Definition:
Concentration or quantity that is derived from the smallest measure that can be detected with reasonable certainty for a given analytical procedure.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Core
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
detection
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • limit of detection
  • limits of detection
  • analytical sensitivity
  • detection threshold
  • lower detection limit
  • ASe (analytical sensitivity)
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/137056
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