Bronchoalveolar Lavage
Cross-source consensus on Bronchoalveolar Lavage from 1 sources and 3 claims.
1 sources · 3 claims
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- Eligible studies must use BAL samples obtained by bronchoscopy. — Utility of Xpert MTB/RIF using bronchoalveolar lavage samples for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in negative or sputum-scarce adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
- Bronchoalveolar lavage is presented as an alternative sampling route when sputum testing is inadequate. — Utility of Xpert MTB/RIF using bronchoalveolar lavage samples for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in negative or sputum-scarce adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol
- Bronchoscopy can obtain higher-quality biological samples through bronchoalveolar lavage in adults with negative smear microscopy or scant sputum production. — Utility of Xpert MTB/RIF using bronchoalveolar lavage samples for the diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis in negative or sputum-scarce adults: a systematic review and meta-analysis protocol