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Comparison of various laboratory methods for detection of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus isolates in this study
| Method | Specificity | Sensitivity | PPV | NPV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| mecA gene | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Cefoxitin disc | 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Oxacillin disc | 100% | 80% | 100% | 83% |
| Oxacillin strip | 100% | 91.6% | 100% | 92% |
PPV= Positive Predictive Value; NPV= Negative Predictive Value
