Thanks to everyone for the advice & yes Atle I had noticed about PTP -v &
NPV :-)
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Alan Hassey (mailto:[log in to unmask])
Yes,
the post-test probability of a POSITIVE test = PPV
BUT! the post-test probability of a NEGATIVE test IS NOT EQUAL TO NPV, but
equal to (1-NPV)
Dr. Atle Klovning, GP
www.NettDoktor.no
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