Table 4 Metrics of qPCR efficacy compared to the positive or negative babesiosis disease state as determined by IFA and microscopy
qPCR Metrics | Point Estimate | 95% Confidence Interval (Lower Bound, Upper Bound)* | Standard Error |
|---|---|---|---|
Sensitivity | 96.2% | (91.1%, 100.0%) | 2.6% |
Specificity | 70.5% | (62.9%, 78.1%) | 3.9% |
Positive Predictive Value | 55.4% | (45.3%, 65.6%) | 5.2% |
Negative Predictive Value | 98.0% | (95.3%, 100.0%) | 1.4% |