However, the test cannot distinguish between MTB infection and non-tuberculous mycobacterial (NTM) infection. At the same time, it is prone to false negatives in HIV-infected people, cancer patients, and children with insufficient immunity.
However, the test was unable to distinguish between MTB infection and non-tuberculosis mycobacteria (NTM) infection, and was prone to false negatives in people with low immunity, such as HIV-infected people, cancer patients and children.
However, the test can not distinguish MTB infection from non tuberculosis mycobacterium (NTM) infection, and it is prone to false negative in HIV infected people, cancer patients and children with immune deficiency.<br>