Relations among sensitivity, specificity and predictive values of medical tests based on biomarkers

Diagnostic tests are usually based on some quantitative biomarkers. Two key parameters used to characterise the quality of a test are test sensitivity and specificity. Predictive values of the disease status based on test results are also of interest in medical research and public health management....

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Main Authors: Hongyue Wang, Bokai Wang, Changyong Feng, Xunan Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2021-04-01
Series:General Psychiatry
Online Access:https://gpsych.bmj.com/content/34/2/e100453.full