TABLE 1.
Test results and costs of individual and pooled urines by different DNA isolation methods
| Procedure | No. of positive tests/no. tested | No. of positive-testing women/no. tested | % Estimated prevalence (95% CI) | % Estimated sensitivity (95% CI) | Total cost (euros) | Cost per case detected (euros) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COBAS AMPLICOR | ||||||
| Individual urines | 31/750 | 31/750 | 4.1 (2.8-5.8) | 65 (49-78) | 8,522 | 275 |
| Pooled urines | 15/150 | 20/750 | 2.7 (1.6-4.1) | 42 (28-57) | 2,562 | 128 |
| MagNA Pure bacterial DNA isolation kit | ||||||
| Pooled urines | 34/150 | 44/750 | 5.9 (4.3-7.8) | 92 (80-98) | 4,770 | 108 |