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In parallel diagnostic studies evaluating novel biomarkers, how is 'clinical utility' distinguished from 'diagnostic accuracy'?
Options
A Clinical utility measures whether test adoption improves patient outcomes, while diagnostic accuracy measures test precision against a reference
Correct Answer
B Clinical utility applies only to laboratory instruments, while diagnostic accuracy applies to physicians
C Clinical utility is measured via ROC curves, while diagnostic accuracy is measured via survival curves
D There is no functional distinction between clinical utility and diagnostic accuracy
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Diagnostic accuracy assesses test agreement with truth; clinical utility evaluates whether implementing the test leads to superior therapeutic decisions and health outcomes.

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Course: BIO 201
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 55 of 285
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