Evaluating Shared Laboratory Services: Detecting Mycobacterium Tuberculosis Complex and Drug Resistance Using Molecular and Culture-Based Methods.

CONCLUSION: This study revealed advantages and disadvantages associated with sharing services, and identified opportunities for improvement. Referral of specimens resulted in longer turnaround times for mycobacteriology test results and additional costs for transporting specimens. However, specialized testing such as pyrosequencing may not be available in low TB incidence areas, and these rapid results can have positive effects on patient management and TB control. PMID: 26843677 [PubMed - in process]

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26843677?dopt=Abstract

Source: Public Health Reports - February 6, 2016 Category: Global & Universal Tags: Public Health Rep Source Type: research

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