Integration of cytopathology with molecular tests to improve the lab diagnosis for TBLN suspected patients.
Abay AtnafuKassu DestaSelfu GirmaDawit HailuGebeyehu Assefa MitikuShambel ArayaDinksira BekeleLiya WassieKidist BoboshaPublished in: PloS one (2022)
FNA cytology and RT-PCR detected more TBLN cases compared to other Mtb detection tools and the detection sensitivity even improved when FNA cytology was combined with GeneXpert MTB/RIF, performed on concentrated FNA sample, suggesting the combined tests as an alternative approach for improved diagnosis of TBLN.
Keyphrases
- fine needle aspiration
- ultrasound guided
- pulmonary tuberculosis
- mycobacterium tuberculosis
- end stage renal disease
- real time pcr
- ejection fraction
- newly diagnosed
- chronic kidney disease
- loop mediated isothermal amplification
- high grade
- peritoneal dialysis
- prognostic factors
- pulmonary embolism
- label free
- patient reported outcomes
- patient reported
- sensitive detection