Sentence examples for more definitive testing from inspiring English sources

We attempt to answer this question by maximizing a benefit-cost ratio, defined to be the expected number of effective tumor indications correctly identified in the two waves (benefit) divided by the expected total sample size in the two waves and the subsequent trials for more definitive testing triggered by those with a positive outcome in the first wave (cost).

The clinical examination of patients with suspected obstructive sleep apnea is useful for selecting patients for more definitive testing.

Two to three other physician epidemiologists followed up with physicians and ICPs to determine which of these patients warranted more definitive testing at the state or CDC laboratories.

Tests for radioactive and chemical substances were negative, and results from a more definitive test for anthrax DNA by state and federal labs were expected over the weekend.

Results from a third, more definitive test for anthrax DNA performed by state and federal laboratories were expected over the weekend.

One possibility for the near future is that a relatively inexpensive and simple blood test could be used to screen large numbers of people, and then those with positive results could be given a more definitive test such as a PET scan or spinal tap.

We prefer the 2011 2015 3-county analysis for a more definitive test of change over time.

Preliminary tests were positive but more definitive tests done later showed that the baby did not have any evidence of exposure to the bacterium that causes whooping cough.

"Maybe if you get a positive test with Cologuard, you'd be convinced to have the more definitive test," he said.

A more definitive test of whether ABCA1 is required for PS externalization is whether there is a detectable inhibition of scramblase-mediated phospholipid movements in ABCA1-deficient cells.

Thus, in a setting with very low prevalence of MDR-TB, an Xpert result indicating rifampicin resistance should prompt confirmation by a more definitive test.