Journal of Clinical Microbiology · 2011 · 256 citations · 5 references
Veterinary MedicineInfectious DiseasesDiagnostic MicrobiologyMedical MicrobiologyMolecular DiagnosticsMycobacterial DiagnosticsPulmonary TuberculosisRespiratory Pathogen DiagnosticsTuberculosis CareTuberculosis DiagnosisTuberculosis Diagnostic TestingBacteriological ConfirmationDirect DetectionGenexpert Mtb And Rif TestingMycobacterium Tuberculosis InfectionPulmonary Tuberculosis DiagnosisRapid Molecular DiagnosticsTuberculosis DiagnosticsTuberculosis Molecular Testing
A total of 217 specimens submitted for routine smear and culture from three different sites within the western United States were used to evaluate the GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay (for research use only) (Cepheid, Sunnyvale, CA). Overall agreement compared to culture was 89% (98% for smear positives and 72% for smear negatives) for detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
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