pre·dic·tive value (pr -dk tv)n. The likelihood that a positive test result indicates disease or that a negative test result excludes disease. |
predictive value
a measure used by clinicians to interpret diagnostic test results. See also sensitivity, specificity.
positive predictive value
the probability that a patient with a positive test result really does have the condition for which the test was conducted.
negative predictive value
the probability that a patient with a negative test result really is free of the condition for which the test was conducted.
predictive value
P value Decision-making A value that predicts the likelihood that a result from a test reflects the presence or absence of a disease. Cf ROC curve.
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