TABLE 4.
Relative sensitivity and specificity of SeroHSV IgM on the basis of results with different commercial kits
| Commercial kit (manufacturer's name) | Sensitivity (no. positive by SeroHSV IgM/no. positive by other test [%]) | Specificity (no. negative by SeroHSV IgM/no. negative by other test [%]) |
|---|---|---|
| Gull | 14/26 (53.8) | 34/35 (97.1) |
| Virotech | 2/4 (50) | 26/26 (100) |
| Dade Behring | 7/10 (70) | 133/144 (92.3)a |
| Diasorin | 8/16 (50) | 148/228 (64.9) |
a
Another six samples showed borderline results by the SeroHSV IgM test.