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Table 4 The sensitivity and specificity rates of four phenotypic ESBL detection methods compared to the reference method of genotyping

From: Cefixime and cefixime-clavulanate for screening and confirmation of extended-spectrum beta-lactamases in Escherichia coli

  

Sensitivity (%)

Specificity (%)

ESBL screening test

CPD or CTX or CAZ

89.8

61.8

CPD

88.7

63.6

CTX

90.1

62.1

CAZ

84.5

64.7

CFM

87.7

64.7

Double-disk synergy test

CPD or CTX or CAZ

84.3

71.9

CPD

63.5

75.8

CTX

78.3

72

CAZ

64.2

71.9

CFM

75.4

75.8

Disk replacement test

CPD or CTX or CAZ

85.5

64

CPD

63.1

70.8

CTX

80.5

65.2

CAZ

70.

70.4

CFM

73

70

Vitek 2 ESBL test

 

67.1

100