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. 2013 May 16;2:32. doi: 10.1186/2046-4053-2-32

Table 2.

Details of the three DTARs used as interview material

  Galactomannan review MRI versus CT review Physical examination review
Index test(s)
Galactomannan sandwich ELISA (Platelia©)
Diffusion-weighted MRI and CT (for the diagnosis of acute ischemic stroke); MRI (for the diagnosis of acute hemorrhagic stroke)
A number of physical examination tests such as straight leg raising and crossed straight leg raising tests.
Reference standard
EORTC/MSG criteria (see review)
Acute ischemic stroke: a combination of clinical and imaging information supported by clinical or imaging follow-up (CT or MRI) or autopsy;
Diagnostic imaging or findings at surgery
Acute hemorrhagic stroke: a clinical diagnosis supported by CT or autopsy
Target condition
Invasive aspergillosis
Acute ischemic stroke; acute hemorrhagic stroke
Radiculopathy due to lower lumbar disc herniation
Presentation of the results from meta-analysis Estimates of sensitivity and specificity (percentages) and false positive and false negative rates (natural frequencies) Estimates of sensitivity and specificity (percentages) Estimates of sensitivity and specificity (percentages)