| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6241694 | Respiratory Medicine | 2014 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Compared to the 95% sensitivity of adenosine deaminase, the most sensitive test for pleural tuberculosis, the sensitivities of the three PCR-based tests were very low. We conclude that at present, there is no major place for such tests in routine clinical use.
Related Topics
Health Sciences
Medicine and Dentistry
Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine
Authors
Anete Trajman, Elen Fabricia da Silva Santos Kleiz de Oliveira, Mayara Lisboa Bastos, Epaminondas Belo Neto, Edgar Manoel Silva, Maria Cristina da Silva Lourenço, Afrânio Kritski, Martha Maria Oliveira,