False Positive/Negative Rate: Which Is Better? Why? What About Predictive Value?

Too many questions!

René F. Najera, MPH, DrPH

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A COVID-19 at home rapid test shows two lines, one on the test line and one on the control line. This is a positive test.
Is this result reliable?

It’s the age-old question of laboratory tests and analyses, “How accurate is this?” The answer to this question is always, “It depends…” Some lengthy explanation follows this answer of what is best for the person being tested. When it comes to individual medical decisions, these discussions are…

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René F. Najera, MPH, DrPH

DrPH in Epidemiology. Associate/JHBSPH. Adjunct/GMU. Epidemiologist. Father. Husband. (He/Him/His/El)