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. 2019 Jul;11(7):2737–2744. doi: 10.21037/jtd.2019.06.72

Table S2. PRISMA-DTA checklist for abstract.

Section/topic # PRISMA-DTA for abstracts checklist item Reported on page #
Title and purpose
   Title 1 Identify the report as a systematic review (+/− meta-analysis) of diagnostic test accuracy (DTA) studies 1
   Objectives 2 Indicate the research question, including components such as participants, index test, and target conditions 1
Methods
   Eligibility criteria 3 Include study characteristics used as criteria for eligibility 1
   Information sources 4 List the key databases searched and the search dates 1
   Risk of bias & applicability 5 Indicate the methods of assessing risk of bias and applicability 1
   Synthesis of results A1 Indicate the methods for the data synthesis 1
Results
   Included studies 6 Indicate the number and type of included studies and the participants and relevant characteristics of the studies (including the reference standard) 1
   Synthesis of results 7 Include the results for the analysis of diagnostic accuracy, preferably indicating the number of studies and participants. Describe test accuracy including variability; if meta-analysis was done, include summary results and confidence intervals 1
Discussion
   Strengths and limitations 9 Provide a brief summary of the strengths and limitations of the evidence 1
   Interpretation 10 Provide a general interpretation of the results and the important implications 1
Other
   Funding 11 Indicate the primary source of funding for the review NA
   Registration 12 Provide the registration number and the registry name NA

For more information, visit: www.prisma-statement.org. NA, not applicable.