Table 4.
Comparison of the QFT-2G test results related to the combined and separate responses to ESAT-6 and CFP-10 antigens for patients with LTBI and active TB disease
| QFT-2G test | LTBI (n = 50) | Active TB disease (n = 180) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| ESAT-6 only positive | 22 (44%) | 49 (27%) | 0.077 |
| CFP-10 only positive | 24 (48%) | 51 (28%) | 0.048 |
| ESAT-6 and CFP-10 positive | 4 (8%) | 50 (28%) | 0.026 |
| Total | 50 (100%) | 150 (83%) | 0.564 |
QFT-2G QuantiFERON TB-2G