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editorial
. 2020 Apr-Jun;16(2):216–222. doi: 10.4183/aeb.2020.216

Table 5.

Sarc-F – sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value and prevalence based on different sarcopenia definitions or other criteria

Sensitivity % Specificity % PPV % NPV % Prevalence %
Sarcopenia (EWGSOP2) 65 68.3 40.6 85.4 25
Probable sarcopenia (EWGSOP2) 69.4 84 78 77 45
Muscle strength (HGS) 72.4 78.9 72.4 78.9 43.2
BIA 42.8 61.2 33.3 70.3 31