Table 5 Comparative performance evaluation of fecal sample processing protocols and manual and automated diagnosis of intestinal parasites (n = 73)
Results | TF-Test MANUAL | TF-Test DAPI | DAF DAPI | Gold standard* |
|---|---|---|---|---|
True positive | 51 | 54 | 59 | 63 |
True negative | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 |
False negative | 12 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
False positive | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Sensitivity | 81 | 86 | 94 | |
Specificity | 100 | 100 | 100 | |
Accuracy | 84% | 88% | 95% | |
Kappa | 0.54 | 0.62 | 0.80 | |
Interpretation | Moderate | Substantial | Substantial |