Table 4 Sensitivity and specificity of Vetscan Imagyst algorithm vs. expert parasitologist in identifying target parasite eggs in equine fecal samples
Target parasite and diagnostic category | Sample preparation method and mean diagnostic accuracy % (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|
Group 2 (modified McMaster test + NaNO3 solution + Vetscan Imagyst) | Group 3 (modified McMaster test + Sheather’s sugar solution + Vetscan Imagyst) | |
Strongyles | ||
Sensitivity | 99.2% (97.7–100%) | 100.0% (100–100%) |
Specificity | 91.4% (82.9–100%) | 99.9% (99.9–100%) |
Parascaris spp. | ||
Sensitivity | 88.9% (81.4–99.3%) | 99.9% (99.9–100%) |
Specificity | 93.6% (89.6–99.5%) | 99.9% (99.9–100%) |