Diagnostic dilemma in tuberculous pleural effusion

Conclusion It was concluded that ADA measurement in the pleural fluid is an appropriate, fast diagnostic tool for the diagnosis of tuberculous pleural effusion, with higher sensitivity (98%) and diagnostic accuracy (75%). QuantiFERON-TB Gold which is technically more complicated, expensive and has lower sensitivity (65%) and diagnostic accuracy (67.5%) than ADA.
Source: Egyptian Journal of Chest Diseases and Tuberculosis - Category: Respiratory Medicine Source Type: research