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The results of culture, AFB and GX tests for all specimens
| Method | All specimens (n=790) | Respiratory specimens (n=483) | Non-respiratory specimens (n=307) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culture (+) | 32 | 24 | 8 |
| AFB (+) | 17 | 13 | 4 |
| GX (+) | 31 | 24 | 7 |
| Culture (-) | 758 | 459 | 299 |
| AFB (+) | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GX (+) | 5 | 4 | 1 |
AFB: acid-fast bacilli
