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Sensitivity and specificity of assays for the detection of Giardia and Cryptosporidium in stool specimensa
| Assay | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Giardia | ||
| ProSpecT microplate EZ | 90.6 | 99.5 |
| ImmunoCard STAT! | 81.3 | 99.5 |
| Cryptosporidium | ||
| ProSpecT microplate | 70.3 | 99.5 |
| ImmunoCard STAT! | 67.6 | 99.0 |
| Acid-fast stained smears | 78.4 | 100.0 |
The MERIFLUOR DFA test was used as the gold standard.
