Table 5.

GM cut-off value in BAL related to 8 patients suspected to invasive pulmonary aspergillosis hospitalized pulmonary units based on gender

Gender GM a cut-off value In BAL b specimens	Women		Men		Total
	number	%	number	%	number	%
<0.5	2	25	2	25	4	50
≥0.5	1	12.5	3	37.5	4	50
Total	3	37.5	5	62.5	8	100

^aGM, galactomannan;

^bBAL, Bronchoalveolar lavage