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Sensitivity and specificity of SQ assay score cut-offs from ≥1 to ≥4 for detecting subclinical cryptococcal meningitis among asymptomatic CrAg-positive patients with lumbar puncture results (n = 50)
| Cut point | Sensitivity % | Specificity | Positive likelihood ratio | Negative likelihood ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ≥1 | 100 | 0 | 1.0000 | |
| ≥2 | 100 | 35 | 1.5385 | 0.0000 |
| ≥3 | 100 | 55 | 2.2222 | 0.0000 |
| ≥4 | 50 | 92.5 | 6.6667 | 0.5405 |
| 5 | 0 | 100 | 1.0000 |
Receiver operating characteristic area = 0.85 (95% CI: 0.75–0.95).
