作者: Stellah G. Mpagama , Charles Mtabho , Solomon Mwaigwisya , Liberate J. Mleoh , I Marion Sumari-de Boer
DOI: 10.1155/2012/128057
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摘要: In Tanzania sputum culture for tuberculosis (TB) is resource intensive and available only at zonal facilities. this study overnight pooled collection technique was compared with standard spot morning among pulmonary TB suspects Kibong'oto National Hospital in Tanzania. A specimen performed enrollment, an sputum, single were collected from 50 subjects analyzed quality, quantity, time to detection Bactec MGIT system. Forty-six (92%) subjects' specimens had a volume ≥5 mls 37 (37%) the combination of (P < 0.001). Median 96 hours (IQR 87-131) 110.5 137 right 137-180) both = our setting limited capacity, we recommend maximize yield speed diagnosis.