Table 2. Comparison of qPCR to serology using DNA extracted from clot.
SEROLOGY | Total | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Positive | Negative | |||
CLOT | Positive | 60 | 0 | 60 |
Negative | 90 | 115 | 205 | |
Sensitivity (95% CI) | 40.0% (32.1–48.3%) | |||
Specificity (95% CI) | 100% (96.8–100%) | |||
Total | 150 | 115 | 265 |
Sensitivity and specificity of the qPCR using clot samples was calculated considering the serology (positive to all ELISA, HAI and Western blot positive) as the gold standard.