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Performance of HSV-2 serology assays by HIV statusa
| Assay | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | Concordance (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| HIV+ | |||
| Focus | 89.0 | 80.6 | 67.2 |
| Kalon | 92.9 | 86.0 | 78.0 |
| BioKit | 97.6 | 52.1 | 57.0 |
| HIV− | |||
| Focus | 95.9 | 75.2 | 73.0 |
| Kalon | 92.5 | 94.5 | 86.5 |
| BioKit | 94.4 | 57.1 | 49.6 |
The samples were stratified by HIV status by testing and were evaluated at the adjusted cutoff values. There was no statistical difference between statuses for each test (P > 0.05).
