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Diagnostic application of genotypic identification of mycobacteria.
Journal of medical microbiology - 1 May 2006
Yam Wing-Cheong, Yuen Kwok-Yung, Kam Sin-Yee, Yiu Lap-San, Chan Kin-Sang, Leung Chi-Chiu, Tam Cheuk-Ming, Ho Po-On, Yew Wing-Wai, Seto Wing-Hong, Ho Pak-Leung
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This study evaluated conventional methods, GLC and three molecular tests, including 16S rRNA sequencing, for the identification of mycobacteria, and the experiences of the authors with the integration of these methods into a diagnostic clinical laboratory were also recorded. Of 1067 clinical isolates of mycobacteria identified by conventional tests, 365 were tested by Accuprobe hybridization assays and PCRs...
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