Table 5

Diagnostic performance of DHEAS, at 0.2 µmol/L, for 5-year-old to 9-year-old age group

Index of test validityValue95% CI
Sensitivity0.880.47 to 1.00
Specificity0.610.42 to 0.78
Positive predictive value0.370.16 to 0.62
Negative predictive value0.950.75 to 1.00
Accuracy0.670.50 to 0.81
Positive likelihood ratio2.261.35 to 3.78
Negative likelihood ratio0.200.03 to 1.30
  • DHEAS, dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate.