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If specificity of test increases ?

A
Low false negative
B
Low true negative
C
More false positive
D
More false negative
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e., More false negative High sensitivity gives large no. of false positives High specificity gives large no. of false negatives. Remember If a population has more false positive cases :? Screening test is more sensitive Positive predictive value of the test is low Prevalence of disease is low If a poulation has more false negative cases Screenign test is more specific Negative predictive value of the test is low

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