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. 2021 Jan 15;2021(1):CD012768. doi: 10.1002/14651858.CD012768.pub3

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