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Table 2 Key characteristics of six different diagnostic methods
| Assay | Tested samples | Positive samples | Adjusted prevalence (%) [95% CI] | Detection target | Solid phase | Time required per sample | Volume of sample | Extra supplies* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IHA | 1864 | 240 | 12.9 [11.38-14.42] | Anti-SEA antibody | Red blood cells from sheep | 40 min | 25 μl | Yes |
| ELISA | 1864 | 240 | 12.9 [11.38-14.42] | Anti-SEA antibody | Microtitre plate | 90 min | 1 μl | Yes |
| DDIA | 1864 | 231 | 12.4 [10.90-14.90] | Anti-SEA antibody | Nitrocellulose membrane | 15 min | 10 μl | No |
| ELISA (COM) | 1864 | 87 | 4.7 [3.74-5.66] | Circulating antigen | Microtitre plate | 90 min | 50 μl | Yes |
| ELISA (IgY) | 1864 | 81 | 4.3 [3.40-5.22] | Circulating antigen | Microtitre plate | 90 min | 20 μl | Yes |
| Kato-Katz | 1864 | 28 | 1.5 | Egg | Plastic template | 40 min | 41.7 mg | Yes |
