TABLE 2.
Grouping data of each component in the validation seta
| LTBI (n = 31) | HC (n = 35) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gender (male) | 15 (48.4%) | 18 (51.4%) | 0.805 |
| Age (median, interquartile range) | 17.0 (17.0–49.0) | 21.0 (17.0–55.0) | 0.382 |
| QFT result | Positive | Negative |
a
HC refers to the healthy control group, and LTBI refers to the latent tuberculosis infection group. Age is represented as the mean (median–interquartile range). The P-value for gender is calculated using the chi-square test, and the P-value for age is calculated using the t-test.