TABLE 3.
Sensitivity, specificity, and predictive values for the detection of antigen and antimannan antibodiesa
| Statistic | Mannanemia Pastorex Candida | Mannanemia EIA | Antimannan antibody EIA | Combination of EIAs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity (%) | 28 | 40 | 53 | 80 |
| Specificity (%) | 100 | 98 | 94 | 93 |
| Positive predictive value (%) | 100 | 85 | 72 | 78 |
| Negative predictive value (%) | 82 | 84 | 87 | 93 |
a
Results are calculated per patient according to the results of an analysis of 162 serum samples from 43 patients with systemic candidiasis and 230 serum samples from 150 controls.