recently i test for TB my test results are ascitic fluid for ADA-----40 U/LIgM ------1.49 S/CO (Positive)IgG------------286 U/ml (negative)sir my doubt is i have TB ?my symptoms areCough for a prolonged duration (more than 3 weeks)Unexplained or unintended weight lossabdominal pain
Thanks for asking your question completely understand your question cough of more than 2 weeks can be tuberculosis, u have other symptoms like cough, wt loss, fever, decreased appetite also.ASCIIs with Ada more than 37 is not a very good predictor but yes Ada has significance in diagnosis of tb, if more than 37 it is a marker for tuberculosis. But IGM and egg are now banned by world health organization and gives false interpretations. So don't believe those tests. You need to consult a pulmonologist who ll do further workup and investigations like pleural fluid cytology and biochemistry, chest X-ray with sputum examination for AFB are also sensitive and specific for diagnosis of tuberculosis. Ascitic fluid and sputum can be cultured for tuberculosis are 100 percent specific but takes time.in my opinion yes your picture seems like disseminated tuberculosis, but further workup is needed consulting a pulmonologist will help you a London panic thanks /regards feel free to ask more questions may god bless you with good health