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Comparative rate between BW, BB, FNA, and CB diagnosis and final histologic diagnosis
| BW (%) | BB (%) | FNA (%) | CB (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 23.25 | 32.14 | 87.41 | 88.76 |
| Specificity | 100.00 | 100.00 | 97.50 | 100.00 |
| Diagnostic accuracy | 65.74 | 74.00 | 89.71 | 90.57 |
| PPV | 100 | 100.00 | 99.16 | 100.00 |
| NPV | 61.78 | 70.31 | 69.64 | 63.00 |
BB - Bronchial brushing, BW - Bronchial washing, CB - Cell block, FNA - Fine needle aspiration, NPV - Negative predictive value, PPV - Positive predictive value
