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Estimated sensitivities and specificities for MFIA and mix ELISA using Bayesian statistics (Hui-Walter test)
| Parameter | Diagnostic test | Median (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|
| Salmonella prevalence in production herd populations | 42.1 | |
| Salmonella prevalence in breeding herd populations | 4.2 | |
| Sensitivity (%) | MFIA | 94.5 |
| Mix ELISA | 75.1 | |
| Specificity (%) | MFIA | 96.8 |
| Mix ELISA | 99.5 |
