Table 3. Comparison of LAMP and PCR detection rates in suspected leptospirosis patient samples.
Sample type | Admission | Discharge | ||
---|---|---|---|---|
Blood | Urine | Blood | Urine | |
Number of samples tested | 69 | 34 | 15 | 8 |
Positive by secY LAMP, n (%) | 28 (40.6) | 16 (47.1) | 1 (6.7) | 2 (25.0) |
Positive by secY PCR, n (%) | 26 (37.7) | 14 (41.2) | 0 (0) | 2 (25.0) |