LF-LAM may be used to assist in the diagnosis of active TB in adult inpatients living with
HIV, with signs and symptoms of TB (pulmonary and/or extrapulmonary), who have a CD4
cell count less than or equal to 100 cells/mm3
or people living with HIV who are seriously
ill regardless of CD4 count or with unknown CD4 count.
Guideline Citation
Consolidated guidelines on the use of antiretroviral drugs for treating and preventing HIV infection
Recommendations for a public health approach - Second edition. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2016.
Recommendations for a public health approach - Second edition. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2016.
Grade Certainty of evidence
Grade Strength
Grade Certainty of evidence label
Recommendation Direction