Table 2.
Modality, nerve type and reference standard test for the alternative devices
| Test | Modality | Nerve | Nerve fibre type | Reference standard test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC-Stat DPNCheck | Conduction | Sural | Large fibre (Aβ) | NCS sural |
| Vibratip | Vibration | Sural | Large fibre (Aβ) | NCS sural |
| NeuroQuick | Cold sensation | Sural and posterior tibial | Small fibre (Aδ) | WDT sural/ PT |
| TST | Warm sensation | Sural and posterior tibial | Small fibre (C) | WDT sural/ PT |
| Neuropad | Sweat function | Posterior tibial | Small fibre (C) | WDT PT |
PT posterior tibial nerve