Uploaded March 2021 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago
Although this question is frequently asked, there is a distinct difference between the clinical versus the laboratory analytical aspects of ‘sensitivity’ and ‘specificity’. In this brief video, you’ll learn why this distinction is important, how it relates to specific biomarkers, and why it doesn’t always apply to comprehensive profiles.
Although this question is frequently asked, there is a distinct difference between the clinical versus the laboratory analytical aspects of ‘sensitivity’ and ‘specificity’. In this brief video, you’ll learn why this distinction is important, how it relates to specific biomarkers, and why it doesn’t always apply to comprehensive profiles.










