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Relative sensitivity, specificity and 95% confidence intervals of dried bloodspot dilutions tested with the Kalon ELISA HSV2 assay compared with plasma among young women in Uganda, 2004–2005.†
| Dilution | Sensitivity % (95% CI) | Specificity % (95% CI) | Overall concordance % |
|---|---|---|---|
| DBS 1:2 | 84.6 (76.2–90.9) | 73.6 (64.1–81.7) | 79.0 |
| DBS 1:3 | 82.7 (74.0–89.4) | 64.2 (54.3–73.2) | 73.3 |
| DBS 1:4 | 73.1 (63.5–81.3) | 67.9 (58.2–76.7) | 70.5 |
DBS, dried blood spots.
Women were aged 18–24 years, N = 210.
