Table 4

Reported test characteristics: N status

Sensitivity 95% CI Specificity 95% CI
PET29/32 = 91%75 to 98%60/70 = 86%75 to 93%
CT24/32 = 75%57 to 89%46/70 = 66%53 to 77%
  • NB. 95% CIs for sensitivity of CT and PET overlap, therefore H0 is confirmed.

  • Confidence intervals calculated using SPSS statistical software.