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Table 3 Study the sensitivity and specificity of PCR method for detection of E. coli

From: Detection of Escherichia coli, Salmonella species, and Vibrio cholerae in tap water and bottled drinking water in Isfahan, Iran

 

Culture positive

Culture negative

Total

PCR positive

34*a)

4 c)

38

PCR Negative

0 b)

410**d)

410

Total

34 a+b)

414 c+d)

448

  1. *Sensitivity = a a + b = 100%.
  2. **Specificity = d c + d = 99%.