TABLE 5.
Comparison of Diagnostic Accuracies Between Children With Spina Bifida and General Pediatrics Population
| Population | UA Parameter | Sensitivity (Range) | Specificity (Range) |
|---|---|---|---|
| General pediatricsa | Nitrites | 0.53 (0.15–0.82) | 0.78 (0.64–0.92) |
| Spina bifida (all comers) | 0.52 | 0.72 | |
| Spina bifida (CIC) | 0.52 | 0.72 | |
| General pediatricsa | Pyuria | 0.73 (0.32–1.00) | 0.81 (0.45–0.98) |
| Spina bifida | 0.91 | 0.36 | |
| Spina bifida (CIC) | 0.91 | 0.31 | |
| General pediatricsa | LE | 0.83 (0.67–0.94) | 0.78 (0.64–0.92) |
| Spina bifida | 0.87 | 0.47 | |
| Spina bifida (CIC) | 0.85 | 0.34 |
Data from Roberts.11