False-negative results by enzyme-linked immunospot assay for interferon-gamma among patients with culture-confirmed tuberculosis

J Infect. 2009 Dec;59(6):421-3. doi: 10.1016/j.jinf.2009.09.012. Epub 2009 Sep 17.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay / methods*
  • False Negative Reactions
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Interferon-gamma / metabolism*
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Multivariate Analysis
  • Mycobacterium tuberculosis / isolation & purification
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Tuberculosis / diagnosis*
  • Tuberculosis / metabolism

Substances

  • Interferon-gamma