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Comparative rate between BW, BB, FNA diagnosis, and final CB diagnosis
| BW (%) | BB (%) | FNA (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity | 13.64 | 12.50 | 95.92 |
| Specificity | 100.00 | 100.00 | 96.94 |
| Diagnostic accuracy | 38.71 | 46.15 | 96.26 |
| PPV | 100 | 100.00 | 98.43 |
| NPV | 32.14 | 41.67 | 92.23 |
BB -Bronchial brushing, BW - Bronchial washing, CB - Cell block, FNA - Fine needle aspiration, NPV - Negative predictive value, PPV - Positive predictive value
