Which of the following characteristics is not of much impoance in a screening test –
Correct Answer: High specificity
Description: Ans. is 'd' i.e., High specificity o All are impoant attributes of screening test but among them high specificity is less impoant as Park states -"Screening test is not intended to be a diagnostic test. It is only an initial examination. Those who are found to have positive test results are referred to a physician for fuher diagnostic work-up & treatment. High specificity is a necessary attribute for a diagnostic test. Criteria for Screening test Screening test must satisfy the criteria of Acceptability Safety Repeatability Rapidity Validity Ease of administration Simplicity Low cost
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