Test sample

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-013646",
  "term": "Test sample",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A representative portion of a laboratory sample that is prepared for analysis according to a specific analytical procedure. It is often subjected to further treatment, such as dissolution, dilution, or extraction, before the final measurement. The test sample must accurately reflect the composition of the original bulk material.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "laboratory sample",
    "test portion"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 1990, 62, 1193. 'Nomenclature for sampling in analytical chemistry (Recommendations 1990)' on page 1206 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac199062061193)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/test-sample/"
}