Table 3. Laboratory findings in 28 probable PKDL patients.
Laboratory Method | Positive % (n/28) |
Microscopy for M. Leprae | 0 (0) |
Culture for Leishmania promastigote | 0 (0) |
Microscopy of slit skin scraping specimens | 3.6 (1) |
PCR | |
Slit skin scraping specimens | 42.9 (12) |
Peripheral buffy coat | 50.0 (14) |
Any positive | 64.3 (18) |