Table 1 Patient breakdown of samples included in the pooled matrix sample
TB status | Smear status | HIV status | Geography |
|---|---|---|---|
TB positive, n = 20 | Positive, n = 12 negative, n = 8 | Positive, n = 8 negative, n = 12 | Bangladesh, n = 5 South Africa, n = 5 Peru, n = 5 Vietnam, n = 5 |
TB negative, n = 16 | Positive, n = 4 negative, n = 12 | Bangladesh, n = 4 South Africa, n = 5 Peru, n = 4 Vietnam, n = 1 |