Table II

Comparison of the Ability To Identify Particles by Visual Examination Using the Two Different Light Sources (95% Confidence Interval), (LR = Likelihood Ratio)

Validity ParameterFocused Desk LampLaser Light Pointer
Sensitivity0.76 (0.71–0.81)0.79 (0.75–0.84)
Specificity0.74 (0.63–0.83)0.61 (0.50–0.72)
LR+2.9 (2.0–4.2)2.1 (1.6–2.7)
LR−0.3 (0.3–0.4)0.3 (0.3–0.4)