Pooled testing of sputum with Xpert MTB/RIF and Xpert Ultra during tuberculosis active case finding campaigns in Lao People's Democratic Republic.

Vibol IemPhonenaly ChittamanySakhone SuthepmanySouvimone SiphanthongPhitsada SiphanthongSilaphet SomphavongKonstantina KontogianniJames DoddJahangir Am KhanJose DominguezTom WingfieldJacob CreswellLuis Eduardo Cuevas

Published in: BMJ global health (2022)

Testing single and pooled specimens had a high level of agreement, with complete concordance when using Xpert-Ultra. Pooling samples could generate significant cartridge savings during ACF campaigns.

Keyphrases

pulmonary tuberculosis
mycobacterium tuberculosis
high resolution
phase iii
randomized controlled trial
emergency department
mass spectrometry
hepatitis c virus
drug induced
fine needle aspiration
human immunodeficiency virus