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ELISA tests for detection of Trichinella antibodies [2].
| Antigen | Sensitivity | Specificity |
|---|---|---|
| Crude antigens | 99% (human, pigs) | 60% (human) |
| ES antigens | 99% (human) | 91–96% (human) |
| 93.1–99.2% (pigs) | 90.6–99.6% (pigs) | |
| 98% (horses) | 98% (horses) | |
| Beta tyvelose | < 98% (pigs) | > 99% (pigs) |
| < 98% (horses) |
