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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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