SDl - Interpreting Results of tests

Question 1

definition of normal range?

Answer 1

Defines the values of a biochemical test found in healthy subjects against which patient values can be compared

Question 2

what is another term for normal range?

Answer 2

reference range

Question 3

definition of specificity and sensitivity?

Answer 3

test sensitivity is the ability of a test to correctly identify those with the disease (true positive rate), whereas test specificity is the ability of the test to correctly identify those without the disease (true negative rate).