I'm worried about my loved one who has Parkinson's and can't move. We suspect TB, but they're unable to cough up sputum, and they're also not fit for bronchoscopy or FNAC of the chest. Are there any blood tests or other options to detect TB in this situation? Any advice would be helpful.

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