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Understanding diagnostic tests 3: receiver operating characteristic curves
Acta Paediatrica · 2007 · Vol. 96(5) · pp. 644–647
Anthony K Akobeng✉(Royal Manchester Children's Hospital)
Abstract
The ROC curve is obtained by calculating the sensitivity and specificity of a test at every possible cut-off point, and plotting sensitivity against 1-specificity. The curve may be used to select optimal cut-off values for a test result, to assess the diagnostic accuracy of a test, and to compare the usefulness of different tests.
Reliability and Agreement in MeasurementSepsis Diagnosis and TreatmentStatistical Methods in EpidemiologyReceiver operating characteristicYouden's J statisticSensitivity (control systems)Cut-pointDiagnostic accuracyPoint (geometry)MedicineTest (biology)Area under curveDiagnostic test
MeSH terms
C-Reactive ProteinCalcitoninHumansLeukocyte CountProtein PrecursorsROC CurveSensitivity and SpecificityShock, Septic
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