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The Multistix reagent strip: range of results in various studies.4,12–14,17–20,24
| Cut-off | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | PPV (%) | NPV (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grade ≥1 (15 leukocytes/mm3) | 64.7–100 | 83–100 | 42–100 | 96–100 |
| Grade ≥2 (70 leukocytes/mm3) | 45.7–100 | 98–99 | 75–99 | 93.3–100 |
| Grade ≥3 (125 leukocytes/mm3) | 45.3–89 | 99.2–100 | 77.2–100 | 94–99 |
PPV: positive predictive values; NPV: negative predictive values.
