Table 1-2.
Cumulative Sensitivities of Five Methods of Detection of Cryptosporidium Species in Fecal Specimens Collected Once Daily over 4 Consecutive Days from 104 Naturally Exposed Kittens
| Detection Method | Day 1 (%) | Day 3 (%) | Day 4 (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ziehl-Neelson technique | 72 | 91 | 94 |
| Direct immunofluorescence detection | 50 | 83 | 84 |
| Premier ELISA* (Meridian Bioscience, Inc., Cincinnati, Ohio) | 80 | 93 | 93 |
| Remel ProSpecT Microplate ELISA (Thermo Fisher Scientific, Lenexa, Kansas) | 89 | 94 | 95 |
| Remel ProSpecT Rapid ELISA (Thermo Fisher Scientific, Lenexa, Kansas) | 15 | 43 | 49 |
*
Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay