Table 2 Comparison of culture, microscopy and multiplex PCR reverse cross blot hybridization assay
From: Detection and identification of mycobacteria in sputum from suspected tuberculosis patients
PCR Results | Number of samples | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Â | with culture results | Microscopy results | ||
| Â | Positive (n = 136) | Negative (n = 251) | Positive (n = 115) | Negative (n = 272) |
Positive | 117 | 162 | 102 | 177 |
Negative | 19 | 89 | 13 | 95 |