Xpert MTB/RIF
Cross-source consensus on Xpert MTB/RIF from 1 sources and 4 claims.
1 sources · 4 claims
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- Xpert MTB/RIF is the index test being evaluated on bronchoalveolar lavage samples for pulmonary tuberculosis diagnosis in sputum-negative or sputum-scarce adults. — 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
- A positive Xpert MTB/RIF result in the review is defined as MTB being reported as detected. — 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
- Xpert MTB/RIF detects Mycobacterium tuberculosis and rifampicin susceptibility rapidly. — 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
- Xpert MTB/RIF has a detection threshold of about 100 to 130 colony-forming units per millilitre. — 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