TABLE 6.
Relative sensitivity and specificity of SeroHSV IgG on the basis of results with different commercial tests
| Commercial kitsa (by manufacturer) | Sensitivity (no. positive by SeroHSV IgG/ no. positive by other test [%]) | Specificity (no. negative by SeroHSV IgG/ no. negative by other test [%]) |
|---|---|---|
| Gull Laboratories Inc. | 78/81 (96.3) | 36/39 (92.3) |
| Biokit S.A. | 37/38 (97.4) | 13/13 (100) |
| MRL (immunoblot) | 30/32 (93.8) | 7/7 (100) |
| Savyon Diagnostics Ltd. | 93/95 (97.8) | 42/43 (97.7) |
| Dade Behring | 97/100 (97) | 49/50 (98) |
a
Combined results of for HSV-1 and HSV-2 tests are shown.