From: Comparison of different detection methods for Ascaris suum infection on Austrian swine farms
Reference | Liver inspectiona | Fecal examinationa |
---|---|---|
ELISA (positive + doubtful results considered as positive) | Sens: 23.5 | Sens: 8.5 |
Spec: 87.5 | Spec: 100 | |
PPV: 92.3 | PPV: 100 | |
κ: 0.037 | κ: 0.0025 | |
P: 0.225 | P: 0.138 | |
ELISA (only positive results considered as positive) | Sens: 27.0 | Sens: 9.0 |
Spec: 89.1 | Spec: 96.4 | |
PPV: 84.6 | PPV: 91.0 | |
κ: 0.114 | κ: 0.035 | |
P: 0.017 | P: 0.204 | |
ELISA (doubtful results excluded) | Sens: 27.0 | Sens: 9.0 |
Spec: 87.5 | Spec: 100 | |
PPV: 91.7 | PPV: 100 | |
κ: 0.131 | κ: 0.032 | |
P: 0.060 | P: 0.126 |