TABLE 3.
Sensitivity of the combination of Baermann collected on one and two samples and QIA and POL methodsa
| Method | % of positive samples (no./total) | % sensitivity in comparison to any positive test (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Baermann, days 1 and 2, + QIA | 77.9 (74/95) | 93.7 (86.0–97.9) |
| Baermann, days 1 and 2, + POL | 82.0 (78/95) | 97.5 (91.3–99.7) |
| Baermann, day 1, + QIA | 61.0 (58/95) | 72.5 (61.4–81.9) |
| Baermann, day 2, + QIA | 65.3 (62/95) | 77.5 (66.8–86.1) |
| Baermann, day 1, + POL | 75.8 (72/95) | 90.0 (81.2–95.6) |
| Baermann, day 2, + POL | 65.2 (62/95) | 92.5 (84.4–97.2) |
a
Significant difference between one group of combinations (1-2-5) and the other group of combinations (3-4-6) (P < 0.05).