4. Accuracy of Xpert Ultra versus Xpert MTB/RIF in cerebrospinal fluid.
Detection of tuberculosis in CSF | ||||
Test (studies, participants) | Xpert Ultra (5, 471) | Xpert MTB/RIF (5, 471) | Difference (Xpert Ultra minus Xpert MTB/RIF) | Probability (Xpert Ultra minus Xpert MTB/RIF) |
Sensitivity | 89.0% (77.9 to 95.2) | 62.2% (43.7 to 78.1) | 26.2% (9.1 to 44.4) | 0.997 |
Specificity | 91.0% (82.7 to 95.6) | 96.8% (93.4 to 98.6) | −5.6% (−12.9 to −0.1) | 0.022 |