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Journal of the American Osteopathic Association, Vol 91, Issue 12, 1223-1223
Copyright © 1991 by American Osteopathic Association

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Realistic expectations of laboratory testing

JJ Fernandes

The ordering, reviewing, and interpreting of laboratory tests require recognition and familiarity with the concepts of normal values, sensitivity, specificity, predictive values, and prevalence. The significance of these test properties in clinical decision-making is explained.




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