Table 1.
Comparison of pooled with individual sample results.
| 1 positive sample in pool | All samples negative in pool | |
|---|---|---|
| Pooled positive result | 107 | 0 |
| Pooled negative result | 0 | 133 |
Two hundred and seventy two pools were tested. Thirty two pools were discarded because one or more of the corresponding individual sample tests was invalid, leaving 240 pools which corresponding exactly with the individual results. 107 positives includes 105 lab generated pus 2 natural positives.