Routine identification of microorganisms by matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry: Success rate, economic analysis, and clinical outcome
Background: Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) has been widely used in microbial identification. This study evaluated the performance of MALDI-TOF MS and investigated the economic and medical impact of MALDI-TOF MS implementation. Methods: A t...
Main Authors: | Mao-Cheng Ge, An-Jing Kuo, Kuei-Lan Liu, Ying-Hao Wen, Ju-Hsin Chia, Pi-Yueh Chang, Ming-Hsun Lee, Tsu-Lan Wu, Shih-Cheng Chang, Jang-Jih Lu |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2017-10-01
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Series: | Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1684118216300639 |
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