4.2.8
Advantages of LPA
National TB Management Guidelines, 2018 Edition. Chapter 4, Approach to TB diagnosis.
Clinical description
- Can be performed directly on positive sputum samples.
- Highly sensitive (98%) and specific (99%)
- Rapid test.
- Capacity to perform large numbers of tests per day.
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