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Sensitivity and specificity of TB PCR in intestinal TB
| Study | Type of sample | Sensitivity, % | Specificity, % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amarapurkar et al. [13] | Paraffin-embedded biopsy specimens | 21.6 | 95 |
| Hillemann et al. [29] | Paraffin-embedded biopsy specimens | 66 | 100 |
| Pulimoodet al.[30] | Deparaffinized biopsy specimens (in situ PCR) | 30 | 95 |
| Ganet al.[31] | Paraffin-embedded biopsy specimens | 64.1 | 100 |
