Nucleic Acid Amplification Testing (Xpert MTB/Rif) Quiz
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What is the recommended first-line diagnostic test for tuberculosis according to the World Health Organization (WHO)?

  • Tuberculin skin test
  • Chest X-ray
  • Xpert MTB/Rif assay (correct)
  • Sputum smear microscopy
  • Which of the following is a key advantage of the Xpert MTB/Rif assay over traditional TB diagnostic methods?

  • Ability to detect drug resistance
  • Higher sensitivity and specificity
  • Rapid turnaround time
  • All of the above (correct)
  • Which of the following specimens is/are recommended for use with the Xpert MTB/Rif assay?

  • Fresh sputum
  • Bronchial washings
  • Extrapulmonary TB specimens
  • All of the above (correct)
  • What is the key advantage of the TB-LAMP assay compared to the Xpert MTB/Rif assay?

    <p>Requires minimal laboratory infrastructure and has few biosafety requirements</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is the primary reason the Xpert MTB/Rif assay is usually requested?

    <p>Rapid turnaround time</p> Signup and view all the answers

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