# Diagnostic yield as an important metric for the evaluation of novel tuberculosis tests: rationale and guidance for future research

*PRI Rank #9 · Topics and Trends in Most Cited Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Papers, Class of 2026*

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| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Rank | #9 |
| 18m citations | 47 |
| Journal | The Lancet Global Health |
| Year | 2024 |
| DOI | 10.1016/s2214-109x(24)00148-7 |
| Corresponding authors | Claudia M. Denkinger |
| Institution | Heidelberg University Hospital, Germany |

**Ranking page:** [Topics and Trends in Most Cited Tuberculosis Research and Epidemiology Papers, Class of 2026](https://pri.pepkio.com/top-papers/tuberculosis-research-and-epidemiology/2026)

**Paper link:** [10.1016/s2214-109x(24)00148-7](https://doi.org/10.1016/s2214-109x(24)00148-7)

## Topics

diagnostic yield · tuberculosis diagnostic gap · WHO-recommended rapid diagnostics · sputum smear microscopy · molecular diagnostics · non-sputum specimens · urine lipoarabinomannan testing · point-of-care tuberculosis testing · tongue swab-based molecular testing · subclinical tuberculosis · people living with HIV · effective population coverage · WHO GRADE process · Sensitivity · implementation feasibility · transmission impact

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