TABLE 3.
Performances of GM enzyme immunoassay and BG test for patients infected with different organisms (per sample)
| Test and organism | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | PPV (%)a | NPV (%)a |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GM enzyme immunoassay | ||||
| A. fumigatus (n = 69) | 13 | 99 | 90 | 66 |
| Non-fumigatus Aspergillus species (n = 39) | 49 | 99 | 95 | 86 |
| Other mold (n = 77) | 6 | 99 | 83 | 62 |
| BG test | ||||
| A. fumigatus (n = 69) | 61 | 88 | 75 | 79 |
| Non-fumigatus Aspergillus species (n = 39) | 64 | 88 | 64 | 88 |
| Other mold (n = 76) | 47 | 88 | 72 | 72 |
a
PPV, positive predictive value; NPV, negative predictive value.