Table 4. Performance characteristics of the Xpert MTB/RIF assay compared to drug susceptibility testing for rifampicin (RIF).
Xpert MTB/RIF | DST | PPV | NPV | |
---|---|---|---|---|
RIF resistant | RIF sensitive | |||
RIF resistance detected | 21 | 0 | 100% | |
RIF resistance not detected | 0 | 29 | 100% | |
Sensitivity | 100% | |||
Specificity | 100% |
DST, drug susceptibility testing; MTB, Mycobacterium tuberculosis; NPV, negative productive value; PPV, positive productive value.