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Rapid test used by WHO for tuberculosis ?

A
Quanteferon gold
B
ELISPOT
C
Xpe MTB
D
Sputum AFB
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'd' i.e., Sputum AFB Sputum smear microscopy is the quickest and easiest procedure. But it lacks both sensitivity and specificity. Smears are stained by ziehl-Neelsen acid-fast stain. Sputum smear examination (by AFB stain) is the method of choice for case finding. Note : Genexpe MTB/RIF is also a fast test (results within 90 minutes), but it is not routinely recommended by WHO.

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