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Performance characteristics of the new assay compared to the Qvarnstrom assay [7]
| Primer Set | Positive (N) | Negative (N) | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | PPV (%) | NPV (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New primer set | 29 | 78 | 100% (95% CI 82.8–100%) | 94.0% (95% CI 85.9–97.8%) | 82.8 | 100 |
By Qvarnstrom, 24 specimens were considered true positive, and 83 were considered true negative
