Table 4 Diagnostic accuracy of PSA levels ≥ 4 ng/ml stratified by age
From: Prostate-specific antigen testing accuracy in community practice
Age | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | LR + (95% CI) | LR – (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
40 – 49 | 75 | 55 | 1.68 (1.17, 2.40) | 0.45 (0.21, 0.95) |
50 – 59 | 80 | 40 | 1.34 (1.19, 1.52) | 0.49 (0.34, 0.71) |
60 – 69 | 84 | 32 | 1.24 (1.16, 1.32) | 0.50 (0.39, 0.64) |
≥ 70 | 90 | 27 | 1.23 (1.16, 1.32) | 0.37 (0.27, 0.51) |