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Table 4 Comparison of PCR-REBA and MGIT 960 for Detection of mycobacterium

From: PCR-reverse blot hybridization assay in respiratory specimens for rapid detection and differentiation of mycobacteria in HIV-negative population

   PCR-REBA MGIT 960 P
MTB sensitivity 97.9% 93.8% 0.012
specificity 100% 99.5% 0.317
PPV 100% 98.6% 0.040
NPV 98.0% 96.7% 0.323
NTM sensitivity 99.0% 96.5% 0.106
specificity 100% 99.5% 0.317
PPV 100% 98% 0.004
NPV 99.0% 98.5% 0.530
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BMC Infectious Diseases

ISSN: 1471-2334

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