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Latest revision as of 21:37, 10 April 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
