Respiratory specimens from sputum induction: Sensitivity and Specificity
Introduction:
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Specificity found to be in 55-92% range in meta-analysis below.
Specificity found to be in 55-92% range in meta-analysis below.
Using an immunofluorescent staining technique to evaluate sputum specimens induced by the inhalation of hypertonic saline.
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Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia
55% sensitive, 100% specific