BMJ · 1994 · 2.1K citations · 2 references
MedicinePathologyRadiologyDiagnostic AssessmentDiagnostic ImagingDiagnostic RadiologyDiagnosisDiagnostic CriteriaDiagnostic EvaluationDiagnostic Test EvaluationDifferential DiagnosisDisease DetectionDiagnostic SensitivityDiagnostic Testing AccuracyLiver Function Test SensitivityLiver Function Test SpecificitySensitivity AssessmentSpecificity Analysis
The simplest diagnostic test is one where the results of an investigation, such as an x ray examination or biopsy, are used to classify patients into two groups according to the presence or absence of a symptom or sign. For example, the table shows the relation between the results of a test, a liver scan, and the correct diagnosis based on either necropsy, …
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Hepatic scintigraphy in clinical decision making.
David E. Drum, J. Christacopoulos · PubMed · 1972 · 66 citations