Table 4.
Agreement between RBPT, iELISA, and CFT used for serodiagnosis of brucellosis in equines (n = 448).
| Comparison | Observed Agreement | SE | Kappa Value | 95% CI of Kappa | p-Value | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RBT vs. iELISA | 79.02% | 0.043 | 0.106 | 0.022, 0.19 | 0.001 | Poor |
| RBT vs. CFT | 74.78% | 0.021 | −0.057 | −0.11449, −0.00049 | 0.079 | No Agreement |
| iELISA vs. CFT | 93.97% | 0.097 | 0.197 | 0.100, 0.294 | <0.01 | Poor |
RBPT = Rose Bengal Plate Test; iELISA = indirect-Enzyme linked Immune sorbent Assay; CFT = Complement Fixation Test; SE = Standard error.