Journal article
The Evaluation of Diagnostic Tests for Sexually Transmitted Infections
Abstract
Diagnostic tests should receive method- and use-effectiveness evaluations. Method-effectiveness evaluations determine sensitivity, specificity and predictive values for new tests. Use-effectiveness evaluations determine how practical or convenient a new test will be in a specific setting and may not be performed in a formal way in North American laboratories. To perform a clinical method evaluation of diagnostic tests, a good relationship …
Authors
Chernesky MA
Journal
Canadian Journal of Infectious Diseases and Medical Microbiology, Vol. 16, No. 2, pp. 80–82
Publisher
Wiley
Publication Date
1 2005
DOI
10.1155/2005/107162
ISSN
1712-9532