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Sensitivity and specificity of HCV assays.
| Method | RT-LAMP | LAMP | RT-PCR |
|---|---|---|---|
| True positive | 96 | 97 | 96 |
| False negative | 4 | 3 | 4 |
| Total (sensitivity) | 100 (96%) | 100 (97%) | 100 (96%) |
| True negative | 91 | 90 | 100 |
| False positive | 9 | 10 | 0 |
| Total (specificity) | 100 (91%) | 100 (90%) | 100 (100%) |
Abbott RealTime HCV assay (RT-PCR) was used as the gold standard.
