Table 2 Comparison of sputum smear-positive results and positive Xpert® MTB/RIF assay results, by age
Age group | Xpert® result | ||
|---|---|---|---|
Positive | |||
No. | % | ||
Below 20 years | Sputum smear-positive | 10 | 62.5 |
Total | 16 | 100.0 | |
Between 20 and 40 years | Sputum smear-positive | 210 | 78.9 |
Total | 266 | 100.0 | |
Between 40 and 60 years | Sputum smear-positive | 169 | 71.3 |
Total | 237 | 100.0 | |
Above 60 years | Sputum smear-positive | 51 | 71.8 |
Total | 71 | 100.0 | |
Total | (defined as Xpert® positive) | 440 | 74.6 |
Total | 590 | 100.0 | |