A modified decontamination and storage method for sputum from patients with tuberculosis

Sputum sampling is a cheap and non-invasive method for diagnosis Tuberculosis. A modified method is devised to enhance handling capacity and minimize risk of contamination in culture. "22_samples_TTP_GU_method_comparison_dataset.csv" is a dataset for comparing standard method and modified method of sputum handling and storing procedures before being cultured in MGIT. MGIT is used in BD BACTEC 960 MGIT system which generates "Time to positive" hours for a culture to growth and "Growth Unit" for estimating the amount of growth. "348_samples_TTP_GU_modified method_dataset.csv " is a dataset for applying modified method on selected 348 sputum samples for culture in MGIT. The dataset contains "Time to positive", "Growth Unit", "ZN smear grade", and "Duration of frozen:.