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Table 2 Summary of the diagnostic value of the LE dipstick test (± SE)

From: Determining the accuracy of the leukocyte esterase reagent strip test in the rapid diagnosis of adult septic arthritis

LE Results

(++)

(+, ++)

Specificity (%)

60 ± 8.7%

43.33 ± 8.8%

Sensitivity (%)

93.8 ± 5.9%

100 ± 0%

PPV (%)

55.6 ± 9.3%

48.48 ± 8.5%

NPV (%)

94.7 ± 5.0%

100 ± 0%

Accuracy (%)

71.7 ± 6.6%

63.04 ± 7.1%

LR+

2.345

1.76

LR−

0.10

0

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Advances in Rheumatology

ISSN: 2523-3106