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Table 2 CMV Antibody Assay Precision and Reliability

From: Cytomegalovirus antibodies in dried blood spots: a minimally invasive method for assessing stress, immune function, and aging

 

Intra-Assay

 

Inter-Assay

 

Control Level

(N = 10)

 

(N = 5)

 
 

Mean ± SD

%CV

Mean ± SD

%CV

Neg

25.6 ± 2.6

10.01

25.5 ± 3.8

15.16

Low-Pos

37.3 ± 2.4

6.4

37.6 ± 3.2

8.49

Mid-Pos

63.8 ± 7.4

11.53

67.7 ± 3.9

5.7

High-Pos

117.3 ± 13.1

11.13

135.4 ± 14.0

10.37

  1. Mean antibody titers are presented in standard ELISA Units/mL.