Screening test

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010600",
  "term": "Screening test",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A preliminary assessment designed to detect the presence or absence of a particular effect or substance in a sample or population. These tests are typically rapid and cost-effective, aiming to identify individuals or samples that warrant further, more definitive analysis. A common example is a rapid diagnostic test for a pathogen.",
  "synonyms": [
    "preliminary test",
    "range-finding test"
  ],
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "see_also": [
    "mortality"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2009, 81, 829. 'Glossary of terms used in ecotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2009)' on page 943 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-08-07-09)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/screening-test/"
}