Table 1.
Population (n) | Sensitivity | Specificity | Predictive value of a positive test | Predictive value of a negative test |
---|---|---|---|---|
Neonate culture (299) | 92% | 100% | 100% | 98% |
Neonate PCR (299) | 96% | 100% | 100% | 99% |
Adult culture (151) | 90% | 100% | 100% | 95% |
Adult PCR (151) | 100% | 98% | 96% | 100% |
Total subjects culture (450) | 90% | 100% | 100% | 98% |
Total subjects PCR (450) | 98% | 99% | 98% | 99% |