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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 Bobosha
Published 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.
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