Table 3. Diagnostic performance of GMS staining and PCR in clinical PCP patients.
| Clinical PCP (n = 35) | Non-PCP (n = 36) | Total (n = 71) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| GMS staining + | 18 | 0 | 18 |
| GMS staining − | 17 | 36 | 53 |
| BAL fluid PCR + | 34 | 5 | 39 |
| BAL fluid PCR − | 1 | 31 | 32 |
| Sputum PCR + | 32 | 5 | 37 |
| Sputum PCR − | 3 | 31 | 34 |
| Serum PCR + | 24 | 1 | 25 |
| Serum PCR − | 11 | 35 | 46 |