Xpert MTB/RIF for rapid diagnosis of tuberculous lymphadenitis from fine-needle-aspiration biopsy specimens.

نویسندگان

  • Louis J Ligthelm
  • Mark P Nicol
  • Kim G P Hoek
  • Rachael Jacobson
  • Paul D van Helden
  • Ben J Marais
  • Robin M Warren
  • Colleen A Wright
چکیده

This study demonstrates the excellent diagnostic accuracy of the Xpert MTB/RIF test in patients with tuberculous lymphadenitis. The test sensitivity and specificity were 96.7% (95% confidence interval [CI], 86.6 to 100%) and 88.9% (95% CI, 69.6 to 100%), respectively, and it correctly identified 6/6 (100%) of the cytology smear-negative/culture-positive cases and 1 of 2 (50%) rifampin-resistant cases.

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عنوان ژورنال:
  • Journal of clinical microbiology

دوره 49 11  شماره 

صفحات  -

تاریخ انتشار 2011