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Table 2 Decision matrix for handling suspect results

From: Statistical methods for evaluating the fine needle aspiration cytology procedure in breast cancer diagnosis

FNAC*

Gold standard

 

Disease (D+)

No disease(D)

Positive (T+)

a

b

Suspect (T ±)

e

f

Negative (T)

c

d

  1. *FNAC fine needle aspiration cytology