Table 5. A comparative analysis of PCR and Nm LAMP detection of N. meningitidis.
| Nm LAMP | PCR positive | PCR negative | Total | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | PPV (%) | NPV (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| positive | 25 | 6 | 31 | 100.0 | 99.6 | 80.6 | 100.0 |
| negative | 0 | 1543 | 1543 | ||||
| Total | 25 | 1549 | 1574 |
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