Table 1 The diagnostic performance characteristics of the CoproStrip™ Cryptosporidium against the modified Ziehl-Neelsen microscopy, southern Ethiopia, 2013
Modified Ziehl-Neelsen microscopy | No of samples | No positives by RDT | Sensitivity (%) | Specificity (%) | PPV (%) | NPV (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Positive | ||||||
Examination ≤10 min | 42 | 31 | 74 | 98 | 97 | 84 |
Examination >10 min | 50 | 31 | 62 | 98 | 97 | 72 |
Negative | 50 | 1 |