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. 2019 Mar 12;15:100094. doi: 10.1016/j.jctube.2019.100094

Table 6.

Test sensitivity and specificity depending on repeat testing of semiquantitative trace-positive results for MTB detection by Ultra.

Sensitivity Specificity
All culture positive (95% CI, n/N) Smear-negative, culture-positive (95% CI, n/N) All culture negative (95% CI, n/N)
Xpert 86% (81–91, 147/174) 76% (67–85, 61/88) 100% (NA, 185/185)
Ultra 95% (92–98, 165/174) 90% (84–96, 79/88) 98% (96–100, 181/185)
Ultra (trace repeat) 95% (98–92, 165/174) 90% (84–96, 79/88) 100% (NA, 185/185)