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  • Biostatistics

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  • Multicancer detection (MCD) tests screen for multiple cancer types, often providing a predicted cancer signal origin (CSO).
  • Positive predictive value (PPV) is a standard metric for single-cancer screening but requires adaptation for MCD tests.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To define and evaluate various PPV metrics for MCD tests.
  • To create a prototypical MCD test to assess PPV properties.
  • To analyze the impact of nontargeted site sensitivity on PPV.

Main Methods:

  • Defined PPV metrics including PPVALL, PPVT, and PPVCSO based on different numerator/denominator populations.
  • Utilized case-control study data and population incidence rates to model MCD test performance (sensitivity, specificity, CSO accuracy).
  • Calculated PPVs for a prototypical MCD test across a range of sensitivities for nontargeted cancer sites.

Main Results:

  • PPVALL increased, while PPVT decreased with higher sensitivity for nontargeted cancer sites.
  • Site-specific PPVs were more dependent on CSO accuracy than on cancer site prevalence.
  • The choice of PPV definition significantly influences the interpretation of MCD test performance.

Conclusions:

  • Multiple PPV definitions are applicable to MCD tests, each with unique implications.
  • The clinical utility of different PPVs depends on the specific clinical scenario and intended use.
  • Clear communication between MCD test developers and clinicians is essential for selecting and reporting appropriate PPV metrics.