Table 2 The sensitivity and the specificity of the phenotypic methods used for differentiating C. albicans and C. dubliniensis (using duplex PCR identification as the gold standard)
Cultivation method | C. dubliniensis—sensitivity (%) | C. albicans—specificity (%) | PPV (%) | NPV (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Chlamydospore formation | 33.3 | 97.48 | 25 | 98.31 |
Growth at 42 °C | 33.3 | 94.12 | 12.5 | 98.25 |
Assimilation of xylose | 33.3 | 89.08 | 7.14 | 98.15 |
Assimilation of trehalose | 33.3 | 94.12 | 12.5 | 98.25 |