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Diagnostic value of bronchoalveolar lavage fluid (BALF) with bronchial brushing vs. bronchial brushing alone in visible lesions.
| BALF with Bronchial Brushing | Bronchial Brushing Alone | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensitivity (%) | 68.89% | 39.13% |
| Specificity (%) | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| PPV (%) | 100.00% | 100.00% |
| NPV (%) | 61.29% | 44.73% |
PPV, positive predictive value; NPV, negative predictive value.
