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THE IDEAL DIAGNOSTIC TEST
Can be done at the bedside
Painless for the patient
Free of risk
Quick and easy
Does not need great skill
Inexpensive equipment
Low cost for reagents
Accurate and precise
Sensitive and specific
No false positive
No false negative
High predictive value
Easy to interpret
However, IT DOES NOT EXIST!!
