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Comparison of sensitivity, specificity, and accuracy by three detection methods (%).
| Testing method | Sensitivity | Specificity | Accuracy |
|---|---|---|---|
| TAP detection | 85.25 | 85.06 | 86.28 |
| CEA detection | 89.85 | 88.00 | 87.61 |
| TAP + CEA detection | 96.84ab | 96.79ab | 97.89ab |
| F | 56.235 | 34.589 | 46.599 |
| P | 0.001 | 0.001 | 0.001 |
Note: compared with TAP test, aP < 0.05; compared with CEA test, bP < 0.05.
