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Comparison of results obtained with the BinaxNOW Filariasis card test and the Alere Filariasis Test Strip with blood samples collected in Liberia
| Card test result | Test strip result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Positive | Negative | Positive (%) | |
| Positive (N = 98) | 97 | 1 | 99.0 |
| Negative (N = 405) | 27 | 378 | 6.0 |
| Total (% positive) | 124 (78.2%) | 379 (0.3%) | – |
Results presented are for 503 blood samples, with valid results for both tests.
