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| Asthma group* (n = 48) | Control group (n = 31) | Total (n = 79) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive* | 39 | 4 | 43 |
| Negative* | 9 | 27 | 36 |
| Total | 48 | 31 | 79 |
Sensitivity: 39/(39 + 9) = 81.3%, specificity: 27/(27 + 4) = 87.1%, positive predictive value: 39/(39 + 4) = 90.7%, and negative predictive value: 27/(27 + 9) = 75.0%.
EDN, eosinophil-derived neurotoxin.
*Test results: K® EDN ELISA Kit. Adapted from reference 27 with permission from “Allergol Int”.
