Table 1.
Sensitivity of the LAMP assay for diagnosis of VL, PKDL and CL
| Sample | Cases tested for LAMP (confirmed by Q-PCRab) | Cases positive for LAMP | LAMP Sensitivity (95% Confidence Interval) |
|---|---|---|---|
| VL (Blood) | 66a | 64 | 96.9% (89.6 - 99.2%) |
| VL (BMA) | 15a | 15 | 100% (79.6 - 100%) |
| PKDL (Tissue) | 67a | 65 | 97% (89.7 - 99.2%) |
| CL (Tissue) | 10b | 8 | 80% (49 - 94.3%) |
aReference no. 20
bReference no. 21