Table 3. Shows factors associated with DZM false negative results.
Variable | Level | Odds ratio (95% CI) | p-value |
HIV status | Negative | – | – |
Positive | 6.53(2.29–18.58) | 0.00 | |
Unknown | 0.38(0.12–1.21) | 0.10 | |
Tobacco usage | Non smokers | – | – |
Smokers | 2.32(1.07–5.01) | 0.03 | |
Sample type | Sputum | – | – |
Lymph node aspirate | 0.52(0.22–1.26) | 0.15 | |
Abscess aspirate | 6.32(1.87–21.33) | <0.01 |
AUC = 0.84.