Among the types of tuberculosis, pulmonary tuberculosis is quite common due to its high rate. However, there are other forms of extrapulmonary tuberculosis that also need to be detected and diagnosed in order to be treated promptly and appropriately, bringing high treatment efficiency.

Adenosine Deaminase (ADA) is a protein produced by cells throughout the body and is involved in the activation of lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell that plays an important role in the immune response to infection. A test that measures the amount of Adenosine Deaminase in pleural fluid helps diagnose pleural tuberculosis.