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screening test
screening test A screening test is a brief assessment used in clinical settings to detect whether a person is likely to have a condition and to distinguish those who may need fuller evaluation from those who do not.
A screening test is a brief assessment used in clinical settings to detect whether a person is likely to have a condition and to distinguish those who may need fuller evaluation from those who do not. It is designed to be practical to administer and is judged by how accurately and reliably it identifies the target problem.