Abstract
Objectives The value of QuantiFERON-TB Gold In-Tube (QFT-GIT) in the diagnosis of TB varies by population, comorbidities, and other factors. In this study, we aimed to investigate factors that influence false-negative results of QFT-GIT test in the diagnosis of TB as well as the impact of different cutoffs on the diagnostic value. Methods A total of 3562 patients who underwent QFT-GIT tests at Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital were enrolled retrospectively between May 2016 and May 2017. False-negative and false-positive results were analyzed using different clinical stratifications. The optimal cutoff values were established under different clinical conditions. Results Positive QFT-GIT results greatly shortened the time taken to diagnose smear-negative TB. The factors of age, smear and culture results, site of TB, comorbidity with tumors, white blood cell count, neutrophil count, and CD4/CD8 ratio were significantly correlated with false-negative QFT-GIT results (p < 0.05). Personalized cutoff values were established according to different influencing factors. The results showed high consistency between the smear-negative and total populations. Conclusion QFT-GIT can facilitate the early diagnosis of smear-negative TB. The diagnostic performance of the QFT-GIT test in the diagnosis of active TB was shown to be affected by many clinical factors. Personalized cutoff values may have superior value in the identification of active tuberculosis under different conditions.
Funder
Clinical Research Foundation of Shanghai Pulmonary Hospital
Subject
Infectious Diseases,Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health,General Immunology and Microbiology
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