| Technical performance |
Outcome measures relating to the technical performance characteristics of the test. |
Diagnostic accuracy, laboratory turn-around-time |
| Diagnostic impact |
Outcome measures relating to how the test affects diagnosis and diagnostic processes. |
Time to diagnosis, number of confirmed diagnoses provided |
| Therapeutic impact |
Outcome measures relating to how the test affects treatment decisions. |
Time to treatment, number of patients placed on appropriate therapy |
| Patient outcome impact |
Outcome measures relating to patient health and/or quality of life. |
TB treatment outcomes, mortality. |
