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Table 2 Summary statistics for the SEPT9 test in colorectal cancer detection

From: Septin 9 methylated DNA is a sensitive and specific blood test for colorectal cancer

 

Most Sensitive

Moderate Sensitivity, Moderate Specificity

Most Specific

Positive PCR replicates

1 out of 3

2 out of 3

3 out of 3

Sensitivity

90%

76%

70%

Specificity

88%

99%

100%

Positive predictive value

3.61%

26.30%

100%

Negative predictive value

99.94%

99.88%

99.85%