Table 2 Comparison of methods for detection of T. vaginalis by testing clinical samples (n = 30)
Method | No. positive | Positive rate (%) | Sensitivity (%) | Kappa |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Wet mount microscopy | 10 | 33.3 | 83.3 | 0.87 |
Nested PCR | 12 | 40 | 100 | 1 |
MIRA-CRISPR/Cas13a-LFD | 12 | 40 | 100 | 1 |
Culture | 12 | 40 | 100 | 1 |