Ann Clin Microbiol 2020;23:93-104. Evaluation of Diagnostic Performance of Three Real-Time PCR Assays for the Detection of Mycobacteria Species
| Specimen type | AdvanSure | Genedia | PowerChek | AFB culture |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sputum | NTM | Negative | NTM | No growth |
| Bronchial aspirate | NTM | Negative | NTM | NTM |
| Sputum | NTM | Negative | NTM | NTM |
| Pleural fluid | MTB | Negative | MTB | NTM |
| Sputum | Negative | Negative | NTM | NTM |
| Ascites | Negative | Negative | NTM | No growth |
| Sputum | MTB | Negative | Negative | NTM |
| Pleural fluid | Negative | Negative | Negative | MTB |
| Bronchial aspirate | Negative | Negative | Negative | NTM |
| Bronchial aspirate | MTB | MTB | MTB | No growth |
| Sputum | Retest is required | Retest is required | Retest is required | No growth |
Abbreviation: AFB, acid-fast bacilli; MTB, Mycobacterium tuberculosis; NTM, nontuberculous mycobacteria.