Table 4.
Concordance of results of HC-II assay and PCR test for detection of HPV infection in oral sub mucous fibrosis (OSMF): a potentially malignant oral lesionsa
| Hybrid Capture-II (HC-II) | HPV-16 E6 PCR | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HPV-16 E6 Positive | HPV-16 E6 Negative | ||
| HC-II Positive | 42 (77.78%) | 15 (9.74%) | 57 (100) |
| HC-II Negative | 12 (22.22%) | 139 (90.26%) | 151 (100) |
| Total | 54 | 154 | 208 |
aCohen's kappa (λ) = 66.83% (95%CI 0.5533-0.7834); Sensitivity = 73.68% (95% CI: 0.6034-0.8446); Specificity = 92.05% (95% CI: 0.8653-0.9583); Pearson χ2 p < 0.00.