An urologist's office has a high likelihood of encountering patients with prostate cancer.Which of the following attributes is the most desirable for laboratory tests utilized in this environment?

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Laboratory tests with a high predictive value for a positive test are essential in a situation where treatment of a false positive may have serious consequences.False positives when testing for prostate cancer can result in removal of the prostate or treatment to destroy the prostate, both of which have very serious consequences.

An Urologist's Office Has a High Likelihood of Encountering Patients