Table 2. Clinical and demographic characteristics of TB patients who received the confirmatory test.
| Characteristic | Values (n=75) |
|---|---|
| Age (years), median (range) | 42 (17 to 82) |
| Sex, n (%) | |
| Male | 52 (69.3) |
| Female | 23 (30.7) |
| Urine microalbumin <150 mg/L, median (range) | 70 (0.6 to 88.2) |
| Urine sediment, n (%) | |
| RBC (<1/HPF) | 54 (72.0) |
| WBC (<1/HPF) | 33 (44.0) |
| Bacterial (negative) | 75 (100.0) |
| Serum total bilirubin, n (%) | |
| <21 μmol/L | 75 (100.0) |
| Renal function | Normal |
| History of diabetes | None |
TB, tuberculosis; RBC, red blood cell; WBC, white blood cell; HPF, high-power field.