Table 5. Kappa analysis of the FT3, FT4 and TSH results in hypothyroidism patients by the two test systems.
| Index | Siemens | Mindray | Kappa | Degree of consistency | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive (n) | Negative (n) | ||||
| FT3 | Positive | 20 | 2 | 0.925 | Extremely high |
| Negative | 0 | 35 | |||
| FT4 | Positive | 26 | 4 | 0.860 | High |
| Negative | 0 | 27 | |||
| TSH | Positive | 50 | 0 | 0.913 | Extremely strong |
| Negative | 6 | 1 | |||
FT3, free triiodothyronine; FT4, free thyroxine; TSH, thyroid stimulating hormone.