Assessment Item | No. of meta-analyses (/22) |
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Primary model used to pool accuracy data | |
 Bivariate or HSROC model | 20 |
 Independent models for sensitivity and specificity | 2 |
Pooled accuracy statistics reported | |
 Sensitivity and specificity | 22 |
 Positive and negative likelihood ratio | 11 |
 Positive and negative predictive value | 1 |
 Diagnostic odds ratio | 9 |
 Area under the ROC curve | 1 |
Exploration of Heterogeneity | |
 Subgroup analysis | 14 |
 Multivariable adjustment | 3 |
 Heterogeneity quantified (e.g. using I2 measure) | 11 |
Presentation of Results | |
 Forest plot | 16 |
 Plot in ROC space/summary ROC curve | 18 |
Investigation of Threshold Effects | |
 Evaluated a quantitative index test | 7 (excluding 1 IPD analysis) |
 Existence of threshold effect clearly identified | 4 |
 Clear threshold recommendations presented | 2 |