Comparison of Overnight Pooled and Standard Sputum Collection Method for Patients with Suspected Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Northern Tanzania
Joint Authors
Boer, I Marion Sumari-de
Kibiki, Gibson S.
Mwaigwisya, Solomon
Houpt, Eric R.
Mtabho, Charles
Mpagama, Stellah G.
Mleoh, Liberate J.
Heysell, Scott K.
Source
Tuberculosis Research and Treatment
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-5, 5 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-01-19
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
5
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
In Tanzania sputum culture for tuberculosis (TB) is resource intensive and available only at zonal facilities.
In this study overnight pooled sputum collection technique was compared with standard spot morning collection among pulmonary TB suspects at Kibong'oto National TB Hospital in Tanzania.
A spot sputum specimen performed at enrollment, an overnight pooled sputum, and single morning specimen were collected from 50 subjects and analyzed for quality, quantity, and time to detection in Bactec MGIT system.
Forty-six (92%) subjects' overnight pooled specimens had a volume ≥5 mls compared to 37 (37%) for the combination of spot and single morning specimens (P<0.001).
Median time to detection was 96 hours (IQR 87–131) for the overnight pooled specimens compared to 110.5 hours (IQR is 137 right 137–180) for the combination of both spot and single morning specimens (P=0.001).
In our setting of limited TB culture capacity, we recommend a single pooled sputum to maximize yield and speed time to diagnosis.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Mpagama, Stellah G.& Mtabho, Charles& Mwaigwisya, Solomon& Mleoh, Liberate J.& Boer, I Marion Sumari-de& Heysell, Scott K.…[et al.]. 2012. Comparison of Overnight Pooled and Standard Sputum Collection Method for Patients with Suspected Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Northern Tanzania. Tuberculosis Research and Treatment،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447857
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Mpagama, Stellah G.…[et al.]. Comparison of Overnight Pooled and Standard Sputum Collection Method for Patients with Suspected Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Northern Tanzania. Tuberculosis Research and Treatment No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447857
American Medical Association (AMA)
Mpagama, Stellah G.& Mtabho, Charles& Mwaigwisya, Solomon& Mleoh, Liberate J.& Boer, I Marion Sumari-de& Heysell, Scott K.…[et al.]. Comparison of Overnight Pooled and Standard Sputum Collection Method for Patients with Suspected Pulmonary Tuberculosis in Northern Tanzania. Tuberculosis Research and Treatment. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-5.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-447857
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-447857