RE:Sensitivity and Specificity MatterLuckyMeLuckyYou wrote: As per Health Canada , for test to be approved need no less than 90% sensitivity and no less than 95% specificity.
" Sensitivity and specificity values below these values will produce too many false positive and false negative results. These tests will not be authorized, regardless of any other factors."
REALLY, U SURE ABOUT THAT?
Health Canada considers the following to be unacceptable for authorization:
Sensitivity values below this level will produce too many false negative results. These tests will not be authorized, regardless of other factors.