Question

which of the following answer choices is correct concerning gold standard testing?

• highly specific but not sensitive
• highly sensitive but not specific
• both sensitive and specific
• there is no gold standard tests

Explanation:

A gold - standard test in medical and diagnostic contexts is defined as a test that is considered the most accurate way to diagnose a condition. By definition, a gold - standard test should correctly identify those with the condition (high sensitivity) and correctly identify those without the condition (high specificity). So it should be both sensitive and specific.

Answer:

C. Both sensitive and specific