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| + | In screening, two tests are often necessary each with different performance characteristics. These may be offered at the same time (parallel testing) or sequentially (serial testing) [1]. | ||
| + | Parallel versus serial testing. | ||
| + | {| class="wikitable" style="vertical-align:bottom;" | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | ! Testing strategy: | ||
| + | ! Parallel testing | ||
| + | ! Serial testing | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Procedure: | ||
| + | | Two screening tests performed at the same time and the results are subsequently combined | ||
| + | | Second screening test is performed only if the result of the first screening test is positive | ||
| + | |- | ||
| + | | Effect: | ||
| + | | Higher sensitivity but lower specificity | ||
| + | | Improves specificity at the cost of lower sensitivity | ||
| + | |} | ||
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| + | =References= | ||
| + | 1. Sheringham J, Kalim K, Crayford T. Mastering Public Health: A guide to examinations and revalidation. ISBN-13 978-1-85315-781-3. | ||
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| + | ==FEM PAGE CONTRIBUTORS 2007== | ||
| + | ;Editor | ||
| + | :Maarten Hoek | ||
| + | ;Original Authors | ||
| + | :Julia Fitzner | ||
| + | :Alain Moren | ||
| + | ;Contributors | ||
| + | :Lisa Lazareck | ||
| + | :Maarten Hoek | ||
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Revision as of 10:28, 29 March 2023
In screening, two tests are often necessary each with different performance characteristics. These may be offered at the same time (parallel testing) or sequentially (serial testing) [1].
Parallel versus serial testing.
| Testing strategy: | Parallel testing | Serial testing |
|---|---|---|
| Procedure: | Two screening tests performed at the same time and the results are subsequently combined | Second screening test is performed only if the result of the first screening test is positive |
| Effect: | Higher sensitivity but lower specificity | Improves specificity at the cost of lower sensitivity |
References
1. Sheringham J, Kalim K, Crayford T. Mastering Public Health: A guide to examinations and revalidation. ISBN-13 978-1-85315-781-3.
FEM PAGE CONTRIBUTORS 2007
- Editor
- Maarten Hoek
- Original Authors
- Julia Fitzner
- Alain Moren
- Contributors
- Lisa Lazareck
- Maarten Hoek
