Table 4 Evaluation of accuracy, precision, and recovery of TAFC and bmGT from spiked sputum samples (mean ± SD)
Spiked TAFC & bmGT (ng/mL) | Detected TAFC (%deviation) | Detected bmGT (%deviation) | TAFC Recovery % (%RSD) | bmGT Recovery % (%RSD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
0 | Not detected | Not detected | Not applicable | Not applicable |
5 | 4.9 ± 0.3 (−1.6) | 4.8 ± 0.4 (−3.1) | 98.4 ± 0.1 (5.2) | 96.9 ± 0.1 (7.3) |
40 | 38.7 ± 1.2 (−3.3) | 39.0 ± 2.9 (−2.5) | 96.7 ± 3.0 (3.1) | 97.5 ± 7.3 (7.4) |