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    • Veterinary epidemiology
    • Diagnostic test evaluation
    • Biostatistics

    Background:

    • Traditional diagnostic test validation relies on a reference standard assumed to be highly accurate.
    • New diagnostic tests require robust validation methods, especially when a perfect gold standard is absent.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review traditional methods for diagnostic test validation using a credible reference standard.
    • To provide guidance on study design, sample size calculation, and data analysis.
    • To discuss the inclusion of influential variables (covariates) in validation studies.

    Main Methods:

    • Review of existing literature and methodologies for diagnostic test validation.
    • Description of three specific scenarios with varying reference standard availability.
    • Illustrative examples for sample size calculation and data analysis.

    Main Results:

    • Outlines approaches for validating diagnostic tests when a perfect reference standard is not available.
    • Details study designs ensuring unbiased animal selection from the target population.
    • Provides practical examples for statistical analysis and sample size determination.

    Conclusions:

    • Credible reference standards are crucial for diagnostic test validation in the absence of a gold standard.
    • Appropriate study design, including unbiased sampling and consideration of covariates, enhances validation accuracy.
    • The reviewed methods offer a framework for reliable diagnostic test evaluation in veterinary medicine.