| Tests | Sensitivity | Specificity | Positive predictive value | Negative predictive value | p value |
| Pericardial ADA ≥ 30 U/L | 84% | 75% | 69% | 87% | <0.001 |
| Pericardial ADA ≥ 40 U/L | 80% | 83% | 75% | 85% | <0.001 |
| Pericardial fluid L/N ratio ≥ 1 | 50% | 75% | 72% | 54% | 0.085 |
| Tuberculin skin test ≥ 10 mm | 30% | 94% | 78% | 67% | 0.011 |