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Table 1 Statistical comparison of ova and parasite results and reference laboratory ELISA to DFA with calculated sensitivity and specificity

From: Comparative performance of reference laboratory tests and in-clinic tests for Giardia in canine feces

Reference laboratory test

Sensitivity (95% CI)

Specificity (95% CI)

Prevalence adjusted % agreementa

Ova and Parasite (O&P) Test

81.2 (72.4–87.7)

93.4 (85.2–97.5)

92.7

ProSpecT Microtiter Plate ELISA

94.1 (87.4–97.5)

97.4 (90.4–99.8)

97.2

  1. aPercent agreement was adjusted for reported prevalence of infection determined by DFA as described in materials and methods