Table 2 Efficiency of the triple test (TT) in patients with extra-intestinal symptoms, suspected of having CD
From: Omitting duodenal biopsy in children with suspected celiac disease and extra-intestinal symptoms
Positive biopsy n = 97 | Negative biopsy n = 8 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Positive TT (n = 41) | True positive 41 | False positive 0 | Positive predictive value 100% |
Negative TT (n = 64) | False negative 56 | True negative 8 | Negative predictive value 12.5% |
Sensitivity 42.3% | Specificity 100% |