The Journal of infection
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The Journal of infection · Nov 2013
Review Meta AnalysisCommercial MPT64-based tests for rapid identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex: a meta-analysis.
We did a systematic review and meta-analysis of published studies to evaluate the accuracy of commercial MPT64-based immunochromatographic tests for rapid identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex. ⋯ Commercial MPT64-based immunochromatographic tests are highly sensitive and specific for rapid identification of M. tuberculosis complex. They are good alternatives to biochemical test and molecular assays. Nevertheless, additional studies are required in setting with high prevalence of mpt64 mutations or high contamination of cultures.