Table 1 Overall comparison of the three rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) evaluated for the screening of anti-HCV antibodies
HCV RDTs | Se | Sp | PPV | NPV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
% (95% CI) | % (95% CI) | % (95% CI) | % (95% CI) | |
Multisure HCV Antibody assay | 99 (97–100) | 83 (77.7–88.2) | 85 (80–89.9) | 99 (97.6–100) |
First Response® HCV Card Test | 96 (92.7–99.2) | 90 (85–94.9) | 96 (92.7–99.2) | 90 (85–94.9) |
Toyo® Anti HCV Test | 96 (92.8–99.1) | 78 (71.3–84.6) | 89.7 (83.9–94) | 90.7 (86–95.3) |