Table 1
Comparison of results that were unequivocal by HSV-1 antibody blocking ELISA with Behring ELISA
HSV-1 antibody blocking ELISA result
Behring result
Negative
Positive
Cohen's kappa (95% CI)
Age 1–15 years (n=152)
Negative
114
3
0.94
Positive
1
46
(0.88–0.99)
Age 16–30 years (n=249)
Negative
130
1
0.81
Positive
21
85
(0.73–0.88)