Table 2 Changes in classification determined by multilevel salivary gland biopsies for Sjögren's syndrome (SS)
Test results and diagnostic accuracy | FSa = 0 | 0 < FS < 1 | 1 ≤ FS < 2 | FS ≥ 2 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
No. of patients | 57 | 11 | 15 | 37 | 120 |
AECG classification changes | 0 | 0 | 6 (40°%) | 1 (3%) | 7 |
Baseline sensitivity (95% CI) | 85.7% (42.2–97.6) | - | 100% (62.9–100) | 94.1% (80.3–99.1) | 93.9% (83.1–98.6) |
Revised sensitivity (95% CI) | 85.7% (42.2–97.6) | - | 100% (62.9–100) | 94.1% (80.3–99.1) | 93.9% (83.1–98.6) |
Baseline specificity (95% CI) | 98% (89.3–99.7) | - | 0%b (0–41.1) | 33.3%b (5.5–88.4) | 84.5% (74.0–92.0) |
Revised specificity (95% CI) | 98% (89.3–99.7) | - | 85.7% (42.2–97.6) | 66.7% (11.6–94.5) | 94.4% (86.2–98.4) |