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Comparison between RT-PCR and antibody-based detection
| Methods compareda | % Sensitivity | % Specificity | PPV (%) | NPV (%) | LRb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Serology vs RT-PCR (n = 33) | >85.0 | 15.4 | 16.7 | 40 | 1.0 |
| Serology vs RT-PCR (n = 28)* | 100 | 28.6 | 58.3 | 100 | 1.4 |
| Dot blot vs RT-PCR (n = 28)* | 100 | 37.5 | 79.2 | 100 | 1.6 |
*, strains were positive for CS6-encoding gene. n, number of strains.
LR, likelihood ratio.
