Table 4

Value of κ statistic between the different ACPA assays in population 2

κ

AhFibA

Anti-CCP1

Anti-CCP2

Anti-PepA

Anti-PepB


AhFibA

-

Anti-CCP1

0.552

-

Anti-CCP2

0.710

0.609

-

Anti-PepA

0.540

0.766

0.605

-

Anti-PepB

0.618

0.811

0.679

0.842

-


Values for κ statistic were calculated after dichotomization with previously defined >98% specific cut-offs [5,14,18]. ACPA, anti-citrullinated protein/peptide antibody; AhFibA, anti-human fibrinogen (auto)antibodies; CCP, cyclic citrullinated peptide.

Vander Cruyssen et al. Arthritis Research & Therapy 2006 8:R122   doi:10.1186/ar2011

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