Type of TB Diagnostic Test Ordered by Non-NTP Providers, Lagos, Nigeria
| Type of TB Test | Providers, No. (%) |
|---|---|
| Tests recommended by NTP | |
| Acid-fast bacilli | 43 (39.8) |
| Chest X-ray | 29 (26.9) |
| GeneXpert | 8 (7.4) |
| Tests not recommended by NTP | |
| Sputum MCS | 14 (13.0) |
| Mantoux | 12 (11.1) |
| FBC, ESR | 1 (0.9) |
| QuantiFERON-TB | 1 (0.9) |
Abbreviations: ESR, erythrocyte sedimentation rate; FBC, full blood count; MCS, microscopy, culture, and sensitivity; NTP, National TB Program.