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Sensitivity and specificity for techniques compared to conventional PCRa
| Test | % Sensitivity | % Specificity | % Positivity (no. of samples [n = 106]) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real-time PCR | 100 | 100 | 11.3 (12) |
| NASBA | 100 | 100 | 11.3 (12) |
| Serodia (acute-phase sample) | 50 | 100 | 5.6 (6) |
| Serodia (convalescent-phase sample) | 66 | 100 | 7.5 (8) |
| CFT | 75 | 100 | 8.5 (9) |
See reference 16 for details on conventional PCR.
