Question: A new diagnostic bed side test has been introduced for an influenza virus. The performance of the new bed-side test is given in the 2x2

A new diagnostic bed side test has been introduced for an influenza virus. The performance of the new bed-side test is given in the 2x2 table below against that of the gold standard RT-PCR method. What is the sensitivity (%) of the bed-side test? Bed Side Test Gold Standard Test (RT-PCR) Total Positive Negative Positive 27 3 30 Negative 34 93 127 Total 61 96 157 Question 6Answer a. 44.2 b. 90 c. 73.2 d. 96.8

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