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Table 2 Predictive value of (combinations of) Leukocyte Esterase Test and dipslide for significant bacteriuria

From: Home screening for bacteriuria in children with spina bifida and clean intermittent catheterization

Tests

 

Gold standard

   
  

Positive

Negative

Total

PPV in % (95% CI)

NPV in % (95% CI)

LET

Positive

43

17

60

72 (50 – 83)

 

Negative

2

50

52

 

96 (85 – 99)

Dipslide

Positive

29

11

40

73 (56 – 85)

 

Negative

16

56

72

 

78 (66 – 87)

Combi

Both positive

28

10

38

74 (57 – 87)

 

Not both positive

17

57

74

 

77 (66 – 86)

Combi

Not both negative

44

18

62

71 (58 – 82)

 

Both negative

1

49

50

 

98 (89 – 99)