| Term | Relative fluorescence unit (RFU) |
|---|---|
| Definition | Relative fluorescence units (RFU) are an arbitrary unit of measurement used to quantify light emitted by fluorescent dyes or labeled molecules. Because signal intensity depends on specific instrument settings and detector sensitivities, RFU values cannot be compared directly across different machines without calibration. |
| Provenance term | RFU |
| Provenance | ODM2 |
| Provenance uri | http://vocabulary.odm2.org/units/ |
| Category | - |
| Note | - |
| Status | ACCEPTED i |