Table 1 Sensitivity of F1/R1 PCR, direct microscopy, and the culture method for the diagnosis of Blastocystis sp. infections in the stool samples of patients with GI symptoms and asymptomatic individuals
Diagnostic technique | Symptomatic (n = 85) | Asymptomatic (n = 48) | Total (n = 133) | Sensitivity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Direct microscopy | 65 | 18 | 83 | 62% |
In vitro culture | 79 | 43 | 122 | 92% |
F1/R1 PCR | 85 | 48 | 133 | 100% |