false positive
Forensic Science
test result that states that an analyte is present, when, in fact, it is not present or, is present in an amount less than a threshold or designated cut-off concentration.
- — Glossary of Forensic Terms retrieved 2014-05-28
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Food Biotechnology
A positive assay result that should have been negative.
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Microsoft Exchange 2007
A positive test or filter result in a subject or body of data that does not possess the attribute for which the filter or test is being conducted. [Exchange 2007]
Security
An alert that incorrectly indicates that malicious activity is occurring.