Table 5 Diagnostic accuracy of composite parameters (Culture positive sepsis vs no sepsis).
From: Neutrophil Volume, conductivity and scatter (VCS) as a screening tool in neonatal sepsis
| Ā | AUC | Sensitivity | Specificity | PPV | NPV | LR+ | LR ā |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
MNVā+āAbnormal leukocyte count + neutropenia+ thrombocytopenia | 0.95 | 95% | 83% | 67% | 97% | 5.3 | 0.05 |
VDWā+āAbnormal leukocyte count + neutropenia+ thrombocytopenia | 0.92 | 94% | 75% | 59% | 97% | 3.7 | 0.07 |
