XE9K2

ICD-11 MMS 2026-01

False positive result

Description

Problem associated with the device incorrectly reporting that something has been detected and may mislead the operator to take certain actions.

Index terms

  • False positive result

Sibling codes

  • XE2E8 – False negative result
  • XE3MS – Failure to obtain sample
  • XE3XG – Incorrect measurement
  • XE485 – High test results
  • XE56S – Missing test results
  • XE5E8 – Nonreproducible results
  • XE5KE – Low readings
  • XE7TS – Signal artifact
  • XE8EM – Low test results
  • XE8YH – Unable to obtain readings
  • XE9D6 – High readings

Foundation entity

False positive result – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/577664252

Part of: XE4BB: Incorrect, inadequate or imprecise result or readings › XE28Y: Output problem › X: Extension Codes