A new rapid influenza test is positive in 180 of 200 infected patients and negative in 760 of 800 uninfected patients. A physician asks what property

Question

A new rapid influenza test is positive in 180 of 200 infected patients and negative in 760 of 800 uninfected patients. A physician asks what property is represented by 180 divided by 200. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this patient's findings?

Accepted Answer

Sensitivity

Answer

Prevalence

Answer

Specificity

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Negative predictive value

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Positive predictive value

Sensitivity — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A new rapid influenza test is positive in 180 of 200 infected patients and negative in 760 of 800 uninfected patients. A physician asks what property is represented by 180 divided by 200. Which of the following is the most likely explanation for this patient's findings?