Comparison of the sensitivity and specificity of the techniques used
| Technique | Sensitivity | Specificity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| FCM, flow cytometry; H&E, haematoxylin and eosin; IHC, immunohistochemistry. | |||
| H&E v IHC | 89 | 100 | Patients (n=98) |
| 81 | 100 | Lymph nodes (n=238) | |
| H&E v FCM | 82 | 100 | Patients (n=98) |
| 74 | 100 | Lymph nodes (n=238) | |
| IHC v FCM | 92 | 100 | Patients (n=98) |
| 89 | 100 | Lymph nodes (n=238) | |