Performance Comparison of GeneXpert MTB/RIF and ProbeTec ET Tests for Rapid Molecular Diagnosis of Extrapulmonary Tuberculosis in a Low TB/MDR-TB Incidence Country

Conclusions: Although performance of both tests was suboptimal for AFB-negative/culture-positive samples, Xpert performed better than PTec-ET and also detected more cases of AFB-negative/culture-nagative/histopathology-positive samples. PTec-ET was positive in three while Xpert was positive in all six culture-positive CSF specimens for rapid diagnosis of TB meningitis. Xpert was thus superior to PTec-ET or smear microscopy in rapidly diagnosing EPTB.
Source: Medical Principles and Practice - Category: Internal Medicine Source Type: research