Table 3 Overview of the real data example: a comparative meta-analysis of the RK39 dipstick and direct agglutination test (DAT) for the diagnosis of visceral leishmaniasis. The total sample size (N) and availability of test results (X) is given for all 10 studies. Other tests: IFAT=indirect fluorescent antibody test, KAtex =latex agglutination test, spleen =parasitological examination of tissue aspirates including spleen sample, no spleen: parasitological examination of tissue aspirates not including spleen sample

From: A general framework for comparative Bayesian meta-analysis of diagnostic studies