The data were entered and analyzed using SPSS version 23, and a p-value ≤ 0.05 was considered as statistically significant.



SPSS
The GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay, Mycobacterium Growth Indicator Tube (MGIT) culture, and solid culture using Löwenstein-Jensen (LJ) medium were used. 
GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay
The GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay, Mycobacterium Growth Indicator Tube (MGIT) culture, and solid culture using Löwenstein-Jensen (LJ) medium were used. 
Mycobacterium Growth Indicator Tube (MGIT) culture
The GeneXpert MTB/RIF assay, Mycobacterium Growth Indicator Tube (MGIT) culture, and solid culture using Löwenstein-Jensen (LJ) medium were used. 
solid culture using Löwenstein-Jensen (LJ) medium