Comparison of results from formalin-fixed specimens across participating laboratories using concentration and direct smear methods
Specimen no. | Intended result | Concentration method | Direct smear method | |||
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Acceptable result | Unacceptable result | Acceptable result | Unacceptable result | |||
MPF-22-01 (n=203) | No parasite seen | 100 (100.0) | 0 | 103 (100.0) | 0 | |
MPF-22-02 (n=202) | Anisakis spp. | 88 (89.8) | 10 (10.2) | 90 (86.5) | 14 (13.5) | |
MPF-22-03 (n=204) | No parasite seen | 99 (95.2) | 5 (4.8) | 99 (99.0) | 1 (1.0) | |
MPF-23-01 (n=198) | Anisakis spp. | 99 (97.1) | 3 (2.9) | 94 (97.9) | 2 (2.1) | |
MPF-23-02 (n=199) | No parasite seen | 106 (100.0) | 0 | 92 (98.9) | 1 (1.1) | |
MPF-23-03 (n=200) | No parasite seen | 106 (99.1) | 1 (0.9) | 91 (97.8) | 2 (2.2) | |
Subtotal | 598 (96.9) | 19 (3.1) | 569 (96.6) | 20 (3.4) |
Data are presented as number (%).