Evaluation of the MycoDot test for the diagnosis of tuberculosis in HIV seropositive and seronegative patients.

Abstract

The MycoDot test had a higher sensitivity for the diagnosis of TB among HIV seronegative than HIV seropositive patients. Although the MycoDot test has a less than optimal sensitivity, the test specificity approaches 100%. It may be useful in patients with suspected TB and negative smears and in extra-pulmonary TB.