Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Predictive Value of Tests

In screening and diagnostic tests, the probability that a person with a positive test is a true positive (i.e., has the disease), is referred to as the predictive value of a positive test; whereas, the predictive value of a negative test is the probability that the person with a negative test does not have the disease. Predictive value is related to the sensitivity and specificity of the test.

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In screening and diagnostic tests, the probability that a person with a positive test is a true positive (i.e., has the disease), is referred to as the predictive value of a positive test; whereas, the predictive value of a negative test is the probability that the person with a negative test does not have the disease. Predictive value is related to the sensitivity and specificity of the test.

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  • Predictive Value Of Test
  • Predictive Values Of Tests
  • Negative Predictive Value
  • Positive Predictive Value
  • Negative Predictive Values
  • Positive Predictive Values
  • Predictive Value, Negative
  • Predictive Value, Positive

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  3. N06.850w.520w.445.800w.650w

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  1. National Library of Medicine. Predictive Value of Tests. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D011237. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D011237
  2. Predictive Value of Tests. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Predictive_value_of_tests
  3. Predictive Value of Tests. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3910099