virusnegative
Virusnegative is a term used in virology and clinical diagnostics to describe a sample or individual in which viral material is not detected by standard tests. It indicates a negative result for the target virus, rather than a definitive statement that no virus exists. The term is not standardized and is used descriptively, depending on the assay, specimen type, and context.
Detection and interpretation: The status is established with nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) such as RT-PCR
Applications: In clinical care, virusnegative status can support decisions on infection control and patient discharge. In
Limitations: A negative result does not guarantee the absence of infection or contagion. Repeated testing and