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Comparison of the detection rate with a single probe and the four-combined probes for blood specimens only, sputum specimens only and both
| Probe 11 (%) | Probe 24 (%) | Probe 40 (%) | Probe 44 (%) | Four reactions combined (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blood | 0/34 (0) | 6/34 17.6 | 13/34 (38.2) | 13/34 (38.2) | 19/34 (55.8) |
| Sputum | 8/34 (23.5) | 16/34 (47.1) | 25/34 (73.5) | 22/34 (64.7) | 27/34 (79.4) |
| Blood + sputum | 8/34 (23.5) | 22/34 (64.7) | 28/34 (82.4) | 28/34 (82.4) | 31/34 (91.2) |
