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LOGISTIC REGRESSION ANALYSIS FOR THE DIAGNOSIS OF SPUTUM ACID-FAST BACILLI SMEAR-NEGATIVE TUBERCULOSIS
| Method | Diagnostic Odds Ratio (95% confidence interval) | P Value |
|---|---|---|
| Blood ELISpot | 10.1 (4.2–24.09) | <0.001 |
| BAL ELISpot | 40.4 (16.54–98.93) | <0.001 |
| TST | 7.8 (3.5–17.15) | <0.001 |
| NAAT | 12.4 (4.56–33.65) | <0.001 |
Definition of abbreviations: BAL = bronchoalveolar lavage; ELISpot = enzyme-linked immunospot; NAAT = nucleic acid amplification technique; TST = tuberculin skin test.
