The document discusses concepts of Limit of Blank (LoB), Limit of Detection (LoD), and Limit of Quantitation (LoQ) for analytical tests. The LoB is the highest concentration expected to be found when replicates of a blank sample containing no analyte are tested. The LoD is the lowest concentration likely to be reliably distinguished from the LoB. It is determined from replicates of a low concentration sample and the LoB value. The LoQ is the lowest concentration that meets goals for accuracy and precision, such as criteria set by CLIA. It must have a total error below the allowable total error.