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Diagnostic value of normal DHEA-S in predicting intact HPA status.
| Intact HPA | Abnormal HPA | Total, n = 46 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Normal DHEA-S | 27 | 2 | 29 |
| Reduced DHEA-S | 4 | 13 | 17 |
Sensitivity = 87.1%.
Specificity = 86.7%.
Positive predictive value = 93.1%.
Negative predictive value = 76.5%.
