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Table 4 Comparison of line probe assay (LPA) results from FIND-NTRL and University laboratory (specimens in which both LPA and MGIT DST results were available)

From: Rapid screening of MDR-TB using molecular Line Probe Assay is feasible in Uganda

MGIT DST result

LPA results

Number of specimens

RIFR INHR (n = 12)

Lab 1 and Lab 2 MDR

11

 

Lab 1 RIFR INHS; Lab 2 MDR

1

RIFS INHR (n = 13)

Lab 1 and Lab 2 RIFR INHR

3

 

Lab 1 and Lab 2 RIFS INHR

6

 

Lab 1 and Lab 2 RIFS INHS

4

RIFR INHS (n = 2)

Lab 1 and Lab 2 RIFR INHS

2

RIFR INHS (n = 61)

Lab 1 and Lab 2 RIFS INHS

59

 

Lab 1 RIFS INHR; Lab 2 RIFS INHS

2

Total

 

88

  1. Lab 1, FIND-NTRL laboratory
  2. Lab 2, University laboratory
  3. RIFS, rifampicin susceptible; RIFR, rifampicin resistant
  4. INHS, isoniazid susceptible; INHR, isoniazid resistant