Diagnostic Sensitivity

**Semantic type:** Quantitative Concept

**Definition:** The probability that a test will produce a true postive result when used on effected subjects as compared to a reference or "gold standard". The sensitivity of a test can be determined by calculating: number of true positive results divided by the sum of true positive results plus number of false negative results.

**Synonyms:** - Sensitivity - Sensitivity of Diagnostic Test - sensitivity - sensitivity (medical test) - sensitivity (medical test)