Abstract
The sensitivity and specificity of the MGIT TBc identification (TBc ID) test for Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTC) detection in positive Bactec MGIT cultures were 95.2% and 99.2%, respectively. When MTC-positive results obtained from two additional molecular methods were included, the sensitivity of the MGIT TBc ID test was 85.4%, while that of culture was 95.7%.
Publication types
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Comparative Study
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Evaluation Study
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Bacteriological Techniques / methods*
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Bodily Secretions / microbiology*
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Humans
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Molecular Diagnostic Techniques / methods*
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Mycobacterium tuberculosis / isolation & purification*
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Respiratory System / microbiology*
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Tuberculosis, Pulmonary / diagnosis*