Table 2 Modality, nerve type and reference standard test for the alternative devices
From: Early detection of neuropathy in leprosy: a comparison of five tests for field settings
Test | Modality | Nerve | Nerve fibre type | Reference standard test |
|---|---|---|---|---|
NC-Stat DPNCheck | Conduction | Sural | Large fibre (Aβ) | NCS sural |
Vibratip | Vibration | Sural | Large fibre (Aβ) | NCS sural |
NeuroQuick | Cold sensation | Sural and posterior tibial | Small fibre (Aδ) | WDT sural/ PT |
TST | Warm sensation | Sural and posterior tibial | Small fibre (C) | WDT sural/ PT |
Neuropad | Sweat function | Posterior tibial | Small fibre (C) | WDT PT |