Table 4 Performance of TFM and RDT across age–groups with PCR as reference method
Age group (years) | Sensitivity TFM (95% CI) | Specificity TFM (95% CI) | Sensitivity RDT (95% CI) | Specificity RDT (95% CI) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
0–5 | 55% (45–63) | 98% (95–99) | 72% (64–79) | 95% (90–98) |
6–10 | 56% (45–68) | 100% (88–100) | 85% (75–92) | 89% (72–98) |
11–16 | 65% (50–79) | 100% (79–100) | 89% (76–96) | 87% (62–98) |
≥ 17 | 57% (29–82) | 100% (95–100) | 79% (49–95) | 95% (87–98) |