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Which of the following is true about test systems' sensitivity and specificity?
Which of the following is true about test systems' sensitivity and specificity?
- They are always the same for all test systems
- They can vary depending on the manufacturer (correct)
- They are determined by the clinical presentation
- They are always 100%
What is the dilemma faced by manufacturers when deciding on the optimal cut off for test systems?
What is the dilemma faced by manufacturers when deciding on the optimal cut off for test systems?
- Choosing between low sensitivity and low specificity
- Choosing between high sensitivity and high specificity (correct)
- Choosing between different clinical presentations
- Choosing between no sensitivity and no specificity
How do manufacturers validate their test systems?
How do manufacturers validate their test systems?
- By interpreting theological results
- By using a single discrepant sample
- By adjusting the system to optimal sensitivity and specificity (correct)
- By relying on the ACR criteria
Why is it not possible to draw conclusions about the quality of a test system based on a single discrepant sample?
Why is it not possible to draw conclusions about the quality of a test system based on a single discrepant sample?
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When should the zeric results be interpreted for diagnosis?
When should the zeric results be interpreted for diagnosis?
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