Assessment of diagnostic accuracy of Gene Xpert MTB/RIF in diagnosis of suspected retreatment pulmonary tuberculosis patients

Conclusion Gene Xpert MTB/RIF is a sensitive, specific and accurate test for both diagnosis of retreatment MTB and rifampicin resistance. Finally the authors recommend restandardization of reference test with Gene Xpert MTB/RIF to obtain more valid results.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research