Diagnosing Infection Flashcards
1
Q
what is meant by a sensitive test
A
Low false -ve rate
2
Q
what is meant by a specific test
A
very few false +ve
3
Q
Positive predicted value
A
The probability that the person with +ve test has actually got the disease
4
Q
Negative predicted value
A
The probability that the person with -Ve test does not have disease
5
Q
meaning of a direct test
A
detect an organism or part of it
6
Q
meaning of an indirect test
A
Element of hosts specific adaptive immune specific response to an organism
