Test not done for diagnosis of TB?: (A) Gene XPE, (B) Albumin levels, (C) Adenosine Deaminase levels, (D) Lymphocyte counts
Answer is B. GENE XPE or CBNAAT - TB Adenosamine deaminase levels in pleural fluid - increase in pleural TB. Lymphocyte count - increased in all infections including TB. Albumin levels - decreased in cirrhosis/nephrotic syndrome.