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Table 8 Correlation, sensitivity, and specificity of different used research methods

From: Real-time PCR using atpE, conventional PCR targeting different regions of difference, and flow cytometry for confirmation of Mycobacterium bovis in buffaloes and cattle from the Delta area of Egypt

Statistical parameters

Isolation

Real-time PCR

Conventional PCR targeting RDs

Flow Cytometry

Correlation coefficient

1

1

1

1

Sensitivity

46.30%

100%

81.48%

100%

Specificity

100%

100%

100%

100%

  1. The correlation between isolation, real-time PCR, conventional PCR, and flow Cytometry. The sensitivity and specificity were calculated using isolation as a gold standard
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BMC Microbiology

ISSN: 1471-2180

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