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Table 2 Positive predictive value (PPV) and negative predictive value (NPV) of each serological test based on high (25%) or low seroprevalence settings (10%)

From: Serological diagnosis of canine leishmaniosis: comparison of three commercial ELISA tests (Leiscan®, ID Screen® and Leishmania 96®), a rapid test (Speed Leish K®) and an in-house IFAT

 

ID screen®

Leiscan®

Leishmania96®

IFAT

Speed Leish K®

PVV

     

 High seroprevalence setting (25%)

1.000

1.000

0.748

0.777

1.000

 Low seroprevalence setting (10%)

1.000

1.000

0.497

0.538

1.000

NPV

     

 High seroprevalence setting (25%)

0.985

0.976

0.973

0.955

0.892

 Low seroprevalence setting (10%)

0.995

0.992

0.991

0.984

0.961