Table 4 Stratified analyses for the evaluation of heterogeneity in studies with in-house tests
Subgroup | Summary Diagnostic Odds Ratio (95% CI)a | Test for heterogeneityb p value |
|---|---|---|
Study design | Â | Â |
   Case-control (N = 12 studies) | 68.3 (31.8, 146.5) | 0.39 |
   Cross-sectional (N = 14 studies) | 28.7 (12.3, 66.9) | 0.002 |
Target sequence | Â | Â |
   IS6110 (N = 12 studies) | 62.4 (32.8, 118.7) | 0.42 |
   Other target sequences (N = 14 studies) | 25.5 (10.6, 61.3) | 0.006 |