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Table 2 Paired Results of testing with QFT and TST

From: Cost analysis of tuberculin skin test and the QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-tube test for tuberculosis screening in a correctional setting in Dallas, Texas, USA

 

QFT-GIT positive

QFT-GIT negative

Total

TST positive

5

4

9

TST negative

42

300

342

Total

47

304

351

  1. TST positivity rate: 9/351 = 2.6 %
  2. QFT-GIT positivity rate: 47/351 = 13.4 %
  3. Kappa score: 0.142
  4. QFT-GIT QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube, TST tuberculin skin test
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BMC Infectious Diseases

ISSN: 1471-2334

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