OC-101 Comparative results for both groups of patients.
| Group 1 82 patients | Group 2 97 patients | p Value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mean age (range) | 64.4(22–89) | 63.1(33–83) | NS |
| Mean passes(range) | 4.01(1–8) | 4.3(1–8) | NS |
| Inadequate aspirate rate | 7.3% | 5.1% | NS |
| Accuracy (%) | 89 | 91 | NS |
| Sensitivity (%) | 88 | 90 | NS |
| Specificity (%) | 100 | 100 | NS |
| Positive predictive value (%) | 100 | 100 | NS |
| Negative predictive value (%) | 50 | 69 | NS |