Table 1.

Results of BD MAX and reference PCRs^a

Result	No. of samples with each result by:
	BD MAX PCR	Reference procedure
First result
Negative	213	238
Positive	44	40
Unresolved	10	0
Technical failure	11	0
Final result
Negative	229	238
Positive	46	40
Unresolved	3	0
Total	278	278

^aIndicated are the interpreted results of the BD MAX and the reference PCRs after the first run and upon single retesting of failed assays.