Performance of the rapid Genedia TB-LAM Ag test for tuberculosis diagnosis in people living with HIV/AIDS

Key Points

• This study aims to evaluate the performance of the rapid Genedia TB-LAM Ag test for diagnosing tuberculosis in individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
• Used the rapid Genedia TB-LAM Ag test for diagnosing tuberculosis
• Evaluated participants who are HIV-positive
• Assessed accuracy and reliability of test results
• The rapid test showed a high sensitivity of 90% (95% CI, 85-95) and specificity of 95% (95% CI, 90-99) for tuberculosis detection.
• Outcomes indicate improved diagnosis efficiency in HIV-positive patients compared to standard methods.