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. 2013 Jun;200(6):W566-70.
doi: 10.2214/AJR.12.9888.

Correctly using sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values in clinical practice: how to avoid three common pitfalls

David M Naeger  1 , Maureen P Kohi, Emily M Webb, Andrew Phelps, Karen G Ordovas, Thomas B Newman
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Correctly using sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values in clinical practice: how to avoid three common pitfalls

David M Naeger et al. AJR Am J Roentgenol. 2013 Jun.
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Abstract

Objective: Radiology is the specialty of imaging-based diagnostic tests. Understanding the science behind evaluating diagnostic test performance is essential for radiologists because we provide care to patients and interact with our colleagues.

Conclusion: Here, we review the key terminology used and common pitfalls encountered in the literature and in day-to-day discussions of diagnostic test performance.

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