Table 2 Comparative analysis of conventional method and LAMP detection of ML.

From: Development of a Loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) technique for specific and early detection of Mycobacterium leprae in clinical samples

LAMP

Conventional Method Positive

Conventional Method Negative

Total

Sensitivity (%)

Specificity (%)

PPV (%)

NPV (%)

Positive

12

0

12

100

100

100

100

Negative

0

6

6

–

–

–

–

Total

12

6

18

–

–

–

–