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Xie, Xuanqian; Sinclair, Alison; Dendukuri, Nandini – Research Synthesis Methods, 2017
Background: "Streptococcus pneumoniae" (SP) pneumonia is often treated empirically as diagnosis is challenging because of the lack of a perfect test. Using BinaxNOW-SP, a urinary antigen test, as an add-on to standard cultures may not only increase diagnostic yield but also increase costs. Objective: To estimate the sensitivity and…
Descriptors: Accuracy, Cost Effectiveness, Medical Services, Diseases