Table 2 Cumulative yields from GL and IS and combined yield of both techniques
From: “Induced sputum versus gastric lavage for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in children”
Patients | Cumulative yield | 95% IC | |
|---|---|---|---|
Induced sputum | |||
1st day | 17 | 5/17 (29.4%) | 29.4–56% |
1st + 2nd day | 17 | 6/17 (35.3%) | 35.3–61.7% |
1sº + 2nd + 3rd day | 17 | 7/17 (41.2%) | 18.4–67.1% |
Gastric lavage | |||
1st day | 17 | 7/17 (41.2%) | 18.4–67.1% |
1st + 2nd day | 17 | 7/17 (41.2%) | 18.4–67.1% |
1st +2nd + 3rd day | 17 | 8/17 (47.1%) | 23–72% |
Induced sputum + Gastric lavage | Combined yields | ||
1st day | 17 | 8/17 (47.1%) | 23–72% |
1st + 2nd day | 17 | 9/17 (53%) | 52.9–77% |
1st + 2nd + 3rd day | 17 | 10/17 (58.8%) | 32.9–81.6% |