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Sensitivity, specificity and predictive values for the detection of α- and β-mannanemia detection testsa
| Parameter | Value (%) for test
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Platelia Candida Ag | EIA 5B2 homologous system | Combination of both tests | |
| Sensitivity | 69 | 69 | 85 |
| Specificity | 98 | 95 | 95 |
| Positive predictive value | 86 | 75 | 79 |
| Negative predictive value | 94 | 94 | 97 |
Results (per patient) were calculated following an analysis of 90 serum samples from 26 patients with systemic candidiasis and 148 sera from 118 controls.
