The Importance of Sensitivity, Specificity and Diagnostic Test Accuracy — Disrupted Physician

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Sensitivity, Specificity and Diagnostic Test Accuracy

Langan MD

By Michael Lawrence Langan MD

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The reliability, validity and accuracy of drug test results needs to be known prior to using a test. Specificity and sensitivity must be known prior to using a test on any population.

This should go without saying as to do anything else would be irresponsible and careless. Source: Diagnostic Testing 101.1: The Importance of Sensitivity, […]

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Diagnostic Testing 101.1: The Importance of Sensitivity, Specificity and Diagnostic Test Accuracy — Disrupted Physician

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