Table 5

T-test analysis of the comparison of mean ODs of IgG4 assays on 30 B. malayi serum samples using BmR1 and BmSXP recombinant antigens.



BmSXP
BmR1

Mean

0.891
2.086
Standard deviation

0.602
0.989
Mean standard error

0.110
0.180
Test value = 0
t value
8.116
11.559

Sig (2-tailed)
p < 0.001
p < 0.001

Mean difference
0.891
2.086

95% C.I.
0.667–1.116
1.717–2.455

Abdul Rahman et al. Filaria Journal 2007 6:10   doi:10.1186/1475-2883-6-10