Negative assay control

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-007802",
  "term": "Negative assay control",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A sample or treatment in a biomolecular screening assay that is not expected to produce a positive response or signal. It is processed identically to the experimental samples to provide a baseline or background measurement against which the activity of test compounds is compared. This control demonstrates that the assay system itself does not generate a false positive signal in the absence of an active compound.",
  "synonyms": [
    "low control"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 1129. 'Glossary of terms used in biomolecular screening (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 1149 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-09-05-03)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/negative-assay-control/"
}