Question

Question 15 (1 point) The Table below illustrates a study conducted to determine the diagnostic value of CA-125 in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer. CA-125 test results 212 ng/mL 212 ng/mL Patient Population Ovarian Cancer Healthy Population 6 65 785 56 From the above data, what is the sensitivity of the test? a) 91.5% b) 95.4 % c) 85.6 % d) 99.2 %

Answer 1

The sensitivity of the test = True positive $\div$ True positive + False negative

                                  = 65 $\div$ 65 + 6

                                  = 91.5%

The option a) is correct answer.