Investigation of OMNIgene·SPUTUM performance in delayed tuberculosis testing by smear, culture, and Xpert MTB/RIF assays in Uganda
OMNIgene·SPUTUM (OM-S) is a sample transport reagent designed to work with all tuberculosis diagnostics while eliminating the need for cold chain. OM-S-treated sputum samples were assayed in several tests after multiday holds. Raw sputa from 100 patients underwent direct smear microscopy, were manua...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Atlantis Press
2019-04-01
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| Series: | Journal of Epidemiology and Global Health |
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| Online Access: | https://www.atlantis-press.com/article/125905809/view |