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Indian Pediatr
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2010 Jan; 47(1): 90-92
Article
in English
| IMSEAR
| ID: sea-168388
ABSTRACT
This study aimed to estimate the specificity and sensitivity of a whole blood IFN-g assay (ELISPOT) test for diagnosis in childhood tuberculosis. 96 patients, less than 18 years of age, diagnosed and commenced on anti-tubercular therapy were enrolled and tested. 47 age and sex matched controls were also tested. 23 tests were deemed invalid and analysis done on the remainder. The sensitivity was 53.3% in confirmed cases and less in other groups. The specificity was high at 97.9%. This test can be an useful aid in the diagnosis of tuberculosis.