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Comparison of cryptococcal antigen detection and blood culture techniques.
| Culture positive (%) | Culture negative (%) | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| LFA positive | 15 (25.4) | 44 (74.6) | 59 |
| LFA negative | 1 (0.4) | 240 (99.6) | 241 |
| Total | 16 (5.3) | 284 (94.7) | 300 |
Sensitivity: 93.75%, specificity: 84.51%, likelihood ratio =6.051, χ2=58.71, P<0.0001.
LFA: Lateral Flow Assay.
