Table 3.
Risk of bias assessment.
| Study | Consecutive or random sample | No inappropriate exclusions | Index and reference test assessed independently | Clear threshold for positive test | All participants received both test | Timing between tests is appropriate | Total score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apelby-Albrecht 2013 | Yes | Yes | Unclear | Yes | Yes | Unclear | 4 |
| Bueno-Garcia 2016 | Unclear | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Unclear | 4 |
| Ghasemi 2013 | Unclear | Unclear | Unclear | Yes | Yes | Unclear | 2 |
| Grondin 2021 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, 1 hr | 6 |
| Sleijser-Koehorst 2020 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Unclear | 4 |
| Trillos 2018 | Yes | Unclear | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, 20 min | 5 |
| Vanti 2011 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, 20–30 min | 6 |
| Vanti 2012 | Yes | Unclear | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes, 20–30 min | 5 |
| Wainner 2003/2005 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Unclear | 5 |