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Diagnostic efficiency of clinical examination, QST and skin biopsy at the distal leg against the diagnostic ‘gold standard’ for small fibre neuropathy
| Clinical examination (%) | QST (%) | Skin biopsy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensibility | 62.6 | 56.7 | 88 |
| Specificity | 46 | 36.5 | 88.8 |
| Positive predictive value | 55.3 | 48.7 | 89.4 |
| Negative predictive value | 53.7 | 44.2 | 87.5 |
