Sentence examples for index test ie from inspiring English sources

Administrative data algorithms were considered the index test (ie, the test under investigation).

We expect the reference standard test to be undertaken at the same time as the index test (ie each performed on a paired sample for the majority of studies).

To determine the validity of the clinical tests, the relationships between the clinical tests and the H-reflex indices will be assessed by calculating Spearman's ρ test (ie, MMAS and the ordinal component of the MTS) or Pearson correlation test (ie, ratio components of the MTS).

To differentiate between studies with higher and lower risk of bias, we critically appraised all included validation studies according to check lists: Studies comparing two or more case definitions directly (ie, model A or B) were appraised according to the QUADAS criteria 28 (patient selection, index test, reference standard, flow and timing).

I went for the deep red pictured left - shade #01 - and put it to the gin and tonic test (ie how many G&Ts does it survive?).

The initial test, known as a relative refractive index test, helps scientists narrow the type of fiber being studied.

The index test uses CE-MS technology.

We analysed each index test separately.

The index test was FENO measurement.

NIPT is the intervention under consideration and is considered both as a contingent test (ie, as a triage or second line test) and for primary screening (ie, as a first line test).

Xpert was the index test under evaluation.