Table 4 Detection of antibodies or antigen in S. japonicum egg-positive patients (n = 28)
Assay | No. of positives | No. of false negatives | EPG* for misdiagnosed | Sensitivity (%) | P value against Kato-Katz |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IHA | 28 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 1 |
ELISA | 28 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 1 |
DDIA | 28 | 0 | 0 | 100% | 1 |
ELISA(COM) | 26 | 2 | 8,8 | 93% | 0.48 |
ELISA(IgY) | 24 | 4 | 24,8,8,8 | 86% | 0.13 |