The diagnostic value of T cell spot test and adenosine deaminase in pleural effusion for tuberculous pleurisy: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Background: Tuberculous infection of T cell spot test (T-SPOT.TB) and adenosine deaminase (ADA) have a high diagnostic value in pleural effusion for tuberculous pleurisy. However, there were major differences in existing research in regard to the clinical application of the two trials.