Does a positive result mean that the patient has active TB?
In areas endemic for tuberculosis, the LAM detected in a clinical sample is likely to be attributed to M. tuberculosis. However, Clearview TB ELISA does not differentiate between the various species of mycobacterium, such as M. tuberculosis, M. leprae, and M. avium. Therefore Clearview TB ELISA should be followed up with a confirmation test such as bacterial culture.
