Malnutrition: Sensitivity and Specificity

Introduction: None written.

The sensitivity and specificity of findings for Malnutrition are listed below. See the left navigation bar to change the display.

Sensitive and Specific Findings

100%

98%

"at risk of malnutrition" by dietitian

Study: J Hum Nutr Diet. 2008 Feb;21(1):3-9. PMID: 18184388

Specific Findings

Finding	Sensitivity	Specificity	Comments, Study
Mid-Arm Circumference	70%	99%	"at risk of malnutrition" by dietitian Study: J Hum Nutr Diet. 2008 Feb;21(1):3-9. PMID: 18184388
Mini-Nutritional Assessment	80%	90%	"at risk of malnutrition" by dietitian Study: J Hum Nutr Diet. 2008 Feb;21(1):3-9. PMID: 18184388
BMI	60%	90%	"at risk of malnutrition" by dietitian Study: J Hum Nutr Diet. 2008 Feb;21(1):3-9. PMID: 18184388
Lymphopenia	20%	86%	"at risk of malnutrition" by dietitian Study: J Hum Nutr Diet. 2008 Feb;21(1):3-9. PMID: 18184388

Poorly Diagnostic Findings

Finding	Sensitivity	Specificity	Comments, Study
Albumin	30%	77%	"at risk of malnutrition" by dietitian Study: J Hum Nutr Diet. 2008 Feb;21(1):3-9. PMID: 18184388
Prealbumin (Transthyretin)	83.1%	76.7%	gold standard was Detailed Nutritional Assessment Study: Clin Chem. 2006 Dec;52(12):2281-5. PMID: 17068165
Hemoglobin	50%	61%	"at risk of malnutrition" by dietitian Study: J Hum Nutr Diet. 2008 Feb;21(1):3-9. PMID: 18184388