Table 1 Positivity rates of MTB in different types of samples (n = 766)
Sr. No. | Type of Sample | Total Samples Received | Found Positive | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Serum | 41 | 2 | 4.8% |
2 | Blood | 88 | 32 | 36.3% |
3 | Urine | 225 | 105 | 46.6% |
4 | CSF | 76 | 32 | 42.1% |
5 | Ascitic Fluid | 133 | 90 | 67.6% |
6 | Pleural Fluid | 98 | 51 | 52% |
7 | Pericardial Fluid | 10 | 3 | 30% |
8 | Pus | 44 | 17 | 38.6% |
9 | Bone Marrow | 5 | 3 | 60% |
10 | Sputum | 36 | 14 | 38.8% |
11 | BAL | 10 | 7 | 70% |
12 | Total | 766 | 356 | 46.4% |