Does the Choice of Spot, Morning or Both Sputum Samples Determine Optimal Performance Of a TB Diagnostic Tool? (original) (raw)

2019, African Journal of Health Sciences

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This study investigates the optimal choice of sputum samples—spot, morning, or both—for accurate Pulmonary Tuberculosis (TB) diagnosis using various diagnostic tools in Kenya. Conducted over three years, the research compares the effectiveness of different sample approaches, finding that using both spot and morning samples significantly improves TB identification, especially with culture-based methods, and highlights the need for established guidelines on sputum sample selection.