Table 3.
Diagnostic performance of nested PCR and ELISPOT assay of 300 leprosy cases by diagnostic category.
| All patients (n = 300) | Nested PCR positive | ELISPOT positive | Nested PCR positive/ELISPOT negative | ELISPOT positive/nested PCR negative | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MB | 194/202 (94%) | 115/202 (56.9%) | 79 (37.6%) | 0 | |
| 1–5 skin lesions | 48/50 (92.4%) | 46/50 (92%) | 4 (8%) | 2 (4%) | |
| PB | Pure neuritic leprosy | 43/48 (89.6%) | 44/48 (91.7%) | 2 (4.2%) | 1 (2.1%) |
| Not leprosy | 0/10 (0%) | – | – | – | |
| Household contact | – | 5/150 (3.3%) | – | – | |
| Health donor | – | 5/150 (3.3%) | – | – | |