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Question 1

What does SNNOUT mean

Answer 1

when high sensitive test is negative, the disease is ruled out

Question 2

What does SPPIN mean

Answer 2

when highly specific test is positive it rules the disease in

Question 3

What is positive predictive value

Answer 3

likelihood of having the disease when the test is positive. Directly related to prevalence. As the prevalence gets higher, PPV gets higher

Question 4

What is negative predictive value

Answer 4

likelihood of not having the disease when test is negative. Inversely related to prevalence. As the prevalence gets higher, the NPV gets lower

Question 5

what is the calculation to work out PPV

Answer 5

true positive/ (true positive + false positive)

Question 6

what is the calculation to work out NPV

Answer 6

true negative/ (true negative + false negative)

Question 7

what does a 100% sensitive test mean

Answer 7

no false negatives
snnout

Question 8

what does a 100% specificity test mean

Answer 8

no false positives
SPPIN

Question 9

define prevalence

Answer 9

proportion of individuals in the population who have a particular disease

Question 10

List 2 advantages of FeLV/FIV testing

Answer 10

if true result, allows appropriate management
may enhance rehoming for neg cats

Question 11

List 3 negatives of FeLV/FIV testing in shelters

Answer 11

undergoing blood test
false negatives
false positives