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Negative Predictive Value Based on Pathologic Analysis at Local Investigative Site
| H&E status (NPV = 0.94) | No. | % |
|---|---|---|
| True negative | 100 | 71.4 |
| False negative | 7 | 5.0 |
| True positive | 33 | 23.6 |
| True positive breakdown | ||
| SN only positive | 20 | 60.6 |
| SN and ON positive | 13 | 39.4 |
| False negatives | ||
| False negatives | 7 | 17.5 |
| All other positives | 33 | 82.5 |
Abbreviations: H&E, hematoxylin and eosin; NPV, negative predictive value; SN, sentinel node; ON, other cervical lymph node.
