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Table 3 Determination of sensitivity and specificity of LAMP as compared to qPCR

From: An isothermal DNA amplification method for detection of Onchocerca volvulus infection in skin biopsies

 

qPCR-positive

qPCR-negative

 

LAMP-positive

15

1

PPV 93.8%

LAMP-negative

2

128

NPV 98.5%

 

Sensitivity: 88.2%

Specificity: 99.2%

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