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BAL galactomannan, direct examination and culture results in patients
| Percentage of patients | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA | No IA | Total | ||
| BAL GM1 | Positive | 84.6 | 6.6 | 30.2 |
| Negative | 15.3 | 93.3 | 69.7 | |
| BAL direct examination | Positive | 77 | 36.6 | 48.8 |
| Negative | 23 | 63.3 | 51.1 | |
| BAL culture | Positive | 53.8 | 20 | 30.2 |
| Negative | 46 | 80 | 69.7 | |
Definition of abbreviation: BAL= bronchoalveolar lavage; GM = galactomannan.
Cutoff value for positivity: 1.0 ng/ml
