Evaluation of the GeneXpert MTB/RIF to diagnose tuberculosis in a public health laboratory.
Mohanna Damasceno ArbuésMaria Lúcia Rosa RossettiPublished in: Revista de saude publica (2024)
The geneXpert MTB/Rif performed similarly to culture and better than bacilloscopy. Although positive cases with negative culture should be evaluated with caution, its routine use is important for the early detection of tuberculosis.