A new screening test for Lyme disease is developed for use in the general population. The sensitivity and specificity of the new test are 60% and 70%, respectively. Three hundred people are screened at a clinic during the first year the new test is implemented. (Assume the true prevalence of Lyme disease among clinic attendees is 10%.) Calculate the following values:The predictive value of a positive test is:

A. 33.0%

B. 18.2%

C. 94.0%

D. 22.2%

E. 6.0%

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Brennen Blackwell

2 December, 08:19

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Ashlee Huff · Answer 1

The predictive value of a positive test is:

B. 18.2%