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Table 4 Sensitivity and specificity of nested PCR and real-time PCR

From: Comparison of nested PCR and real time PCR of Herpesvirus infections of central nervous system in HIV patients

 

Real-time PCR

 

Sensitivity (%)

Specificity (%)

CMV

85/85 = 100%

150/150 = 100%

HSV-1

45/45 = 100%

150/151 = 99%

EBV

145/145 = 100%

149/150 = 99%