Original Research
Copyright ©The Author(s) 1997.
World J Gastroenterol. Sep 15, 1997; 3(3): 166-168
Published online Sep 15, 1997. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v3.i3.166
Table 2 Diagnostic value of PRHA-FOBT (reversed passive hemagglutination reaction fecal occult blood testing) by age group
Age (yrs)SexCase/massSensitivity (%)Specificity (%)PV(+) (%)
30-39Men23/3017743.595.90.81
Women20/324344095.70.56
Total43/6261141.995.80.68
40-49Men22/1902640.995.91.15
Women18/2051738.995.60.77
Total40/395434095.80.94
50-59Men19/1089147.495.91.96
Women15/1249746.795.31.18
Total34/2338847.195.61.52
≥ 60Men8/48565095.21.68
Women9/621955.694.81.53
Total17/1107552.9951.6