Meta-analysis of BACTEC MGIT 960 and BACTEC 460 TB, with or without solid media, for detection of mycobacteria

J Clin Microbiol. 2004 May;42(5):2321-5. doi: 10.1128/JCM.42.5.2321-2325.2004.

Abstract

In a meta-analysis of 10 studies, the BACTEC 960/MGIT and BACTEC 460 systems showed a sensitivity and specificity in detecting mycobacteria (1,381 strains from 14,745 clinical specimens) of 81.5 and 99.6% and 85.8 and 99.9%, respectively. Combined with solid media, the sensitivity of the two systems increased to 87.7 and 89.7%, respectively.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Meta-Analysis

MeSH terms

  • Bacteriological Techniques* / statistics & numerical data
  • Culture Media
  • Humans
  • Mycobacterium / classification
  • Mycobacterium / isolation & purification*
  • Mycobacterium Infections / diagnosis
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Species Specificity

Substances

  • Culture Media