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BIO 201 Objective Question

Question

In parallel diagnostic studies, what is the effect of running two independent diagnostic tests simultaneously in a 'parallel testing strategy'?
Options
A Increases overall diagnostic sensitivity
Correct Answer
B Increases overall diagnostic specificity
C Decreases overall positive predictive value to zero
D Eliminates all false positive results
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

In parallel testing, an individual is considered positive if either test is positive, maximizing combined sensitivity at the expense of specificity.

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