Microbiological Laboratory Testing in the Diagnosis of Fungal Infections in Pulmonary and Critical Care Practice. An Official American Thoracic Society Clinical Practice Guideline.

Conclusions: Rapid, accurate diagnosis of fungal infections relies on appropriate application of laboratory testing, including antigen testing, serological testing, and PCR-based assays.
PMID: 31469325 [PubMed - in process]

Source: American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine - August 31, 2019 Category: Respiratory Medicine Authors: Hage CA, Carmona EM, Epelbaum O, Evans SE, Gabe LM, Haydour Q, Knox KS, Kolls JK, Murad MH, Wengenack NL, Limper AH Tags: Am J Respir Crit Care Med Source Type: research