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Sensitivity, specificity and positive predictive value of admission test for various foetal / neonatal outcomes
| Outcome | Sensitivity | Specificity | Positive predictive value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Development of foetal distress during labour | 42.3% | 95.6% | 73.3% |
| Apgar score ≤ 5 at 5 minutes after birth | 66.7% | 93.3% | 53.3% |
| Admission to NICU | 83.3% | 90.9% | 33.3% |
