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Suggested cutoff values for anti-PT IgG for adolescents and adults
| Location | Type of study | Cutoff (IU/ml) | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States (MA) | Population study | ∼200 | 67 | 99.9 | 25 |
| Netherlands | Population study | 125 | 70 | 99 | 4 |
| 62 | 80 | 95 | 4 | ||
| Germany | Population study | 40 | 80 | 95 | 23 |
| European Union | Epidemiological survey | 125 | NAa | NA | 15 |
| United States | Epidemiological survey, model | 94 | NA | NA | 2 |
| 49 | NA | NA | 2 | ||
| Australia | Clinical validation | 50 | NA | NA | 9 |
NA, not applicable.
