TABLE 4.
Evaluation of addition of various antigens to IgG WB containing the protein combinationsa shown in Table 2
| Antigen/strain | Loss of specificity (%) | Gain of sensitivity (%) |
|---|---|---|
| p58/PKa2 | 0.7 | 1.6–4.2 |
| p58/PKo | 2.8 | 6.9–9.0 |
| p58/PBi | 0.7 | 1.6–2.6 |
| p30/PKa2 | 3.5 | 1.6–3.2 |
| p30/PKo | 0.7 | 1.1–2.1 |
| p30/PBi | 2.1 | 2.1–3.7 |
| p21/PKa2 | 0.0 | 2.1–3.2 |
| p21/PKo | 0.0 | 1.1–1.6 |
| p21/PBi | 0.0 | 1.6–3.2 |
| p56/PKa2 | 0.0 | 0.5–2.1 |
| p43/PKo | 5.0–6.4 | 9.0–11.1 |
| p17/PKo | 2.8–3.5 | 8.5–11.6 |
| p14/PKo | 0.7 | 5.3–6.9 |
a
Calculated for combinations with specificities of >95%.