Table 2 Pre-BD lung monitor (FEV1/FEV6 < LLN) against post-BD confirmatory spirometry (FEV1/FVC < LLN).

From: Accuracy of Vitalograph lung monitor as a screening test for COPD in primary care

 

Spirometry +ve

Spirometry −ve

 

Lung monitor +ve

170 (50.5%)

2 (1.0%)

172

Lung monitor −ve

167 (49.6%)

205 (99.0%)

372

 

337

207

544