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Hormonal Test Accuracy

Meaning

Hormonal test accuracy refers to the degree to which a diagnostic laboratory assay correctly measures the true concentration of a specific hormone or its metabolite in a biological sample, reflecting both the test’s sensitivity and specificity. High accuracy is essential for clinical decision-making, as mismeasurement can lead to inappropriate treatment or missed diagnoses of endocrine dysfunction. The choice of assay method, such as LC-MS/MS versus immunoassay, and the type of sample matrix, like serum, saliva, or urine, significantly impact the final accuracy metric.