Combination Testing Involves the Use of Multiple Laboratory Tests in an Attempt

question 4

Multiple Choice

Combination testing involves the use of multiple laboratory tests in an attempt to decrease costs or assist in diagnosing a specific disease.One of the problems with this type of testing is that:

• A) false-positive results increase.
• B) true-negative results increase.
• C) the prevalence of the disease increases.
• D) the predictive value of a negative test increases.

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