Table 8 The smear microscopy result according to the quality of the specimen collection using the less strict definition (i.e. at least one sputum sample with volume ≥ 3 ml, color yellow-green, and correct viscosity).
Smear microscopy results* | Individuals with poor quality sputum sample collection n (%) | Individuals with good quality sputum sample collection n(%) | Total number of individuals n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
No sputum sample submitted | 30 (16.5) | 0 (0.0) | 30 (11.0) |
Negative (for all samples submitted) | 145 (79.7) | 81 (90.8) | 226 (83.1) |
Positive 2× | 2(1.1) | 1 (1.1) | 3 (1.1) |
Positive 3× | 5 (2.7) | 8 (8.9) | 13 (4.8) |
Total | 182 (66.9) | 90 (31.4) | 272 (100) |