Table 4 Testing of “must (not) detect RLEP” samples resulting in sensitivity and specificity of both RLEP DRB LAMP formats (in-house and ready-to-use)
From: RLEP LAMP for the laboratory confirmation of leprosy: towards a point-of-care test
In-house RLEP DRB LAMP | Ready-to-use RLEP DRB LAMP | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
Positive | Negative | Positive | Negative | |
Samples | ||||
Must detect RLEP | 23 | 2 | 25 | 0 |
Sensitivity 92% | Sensitivity 100% | |||
Must not detect RLEP | 0 | 40 | 0 | 40 |
Specificity 100% | Specificity 100% | |||