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

David M. Naeger; Maureen P. Kohi; Emily M. Webb; Andrew Phelps; Karen G. Ordovas; Thomas B. Newman

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, Maureen P. Kohi, Emily M. Webb, Andrew Phelps, Karen G. Ordovas, Thomas B. Newman

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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.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	W566-W570
Journal	American Journal of Roentgenology
Volume	200
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.2214/AJR.12.9888
State	Published - Jun 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

Clinical epidemiology
Evidence-based diagnosis
Predictive values
Sensitivity
Specificity

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging

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

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