VITAL DX v4.0 • VERIFIED QUANTITATIVE BRIEFING
Bayesian Positive Predictive Value: 88% Sens / 96% Spec / 10% Prevalence
With 88% sensitivity, 96% specificity, and 10% disease prevalence, the Positive Predictive Value (PPV) of a positive test is 71.0%.
Bayes Theorem: PPV = TP / (TP + FP) = (88% × 10%) / [(88% × 10%) + (4% × 90%)] = 71.0%.
FAQ: What is the PPV when sensitivity is 88%, specificity is 96%, and prevalence is 10%?
The Positive Predictive Value (PPV) is 71.0%, meaning 29.0% of positive results at 10% prevalence are false positives.