Multiple choice

What does clinical validity refer to?

  1. The accuracy with which a test identifies a mutation in a genetic variant present or absent.

  2. The accuracy with which a test identifies a mutation, which correctly predicts the presence or absence of a disease.

  3. The accuracy with which a test predicts the absence or presence of a gene.

  4. The accuracy with which a test can provide the prevention of a disease.
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Explanation

Yes, it is the correct answer. Clinical validity refers to how well the genetic variant being analyzed is related to the presence, absence, or risk of a specific disease.

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