A rapid and non-invasive 2-step algorithm for diagnosing tuberculous peritonitis using a T cell-based assay on peripheral blood and peritoneal fluid mononuclear cells together with peritoneal fluid adenosine deaminase

摘要

Objectives: A recently developed RD-1 gene-based assay for diagnosing tuberculous peritonitis (TBP) has given promising results. We therefore created a clinical algorithm for differentiating TBP from other diagnoses using peripheral blood and peritoneal fluid mononuclear cells (PBMC/PF-MC) along with conventional tests.