Table 4.1Study quality according to QUADAS criteria

Study ReferenceRepresentative spectrum?Acceptable reference standard?Acceptable delay between tests?Partial verification avoided?Differential verification avoided?Incorporation avoided?Reference standard results blinded?Index test results blinded?Relevant clinical information?Withdrawals explained?
Ammann 2003 N??YYY??YY
Ammann 2004 N??YYY???Y
Ammann 2010 N?YYYY??YY
Chayakulkeeree 2003 N??YYY??YY
Hakim 2010 N?YYYY??YY
Klaassen 2010N?YYYYYYYY
Klastersky 2000 N?YYYY??YY
West 2004 N?YYYY??YY

From: Identification and Assessment: guideline chapter four

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