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QUERY REGARDING SPUTUM TEST FOR TB

2021-09-05 18:39:21
What are the tests apart from Sputum for AFB and Gram Stain for detection of Tuberculosis? Are these test enough to detect Tuberculosis ?
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Sputum for cbnaat to be done as per guidelines

Answered2021-09-05 18:51:26

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1.CXR 2.Montoux test 3.TB GOLD or interferon 4.Gene xpert Or CBNAAT

Answered2021-09-08 13:02:30

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Sputum for zene expert test. More specific.

Answered2021-09-06 06:55:04

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