Evaluating the sensitivity and specificity of NEATstik technology compared to an activity-based immunoassay in sputum samples from participants with COPD

Samantha J. Thulborn, Jennifer L. Cane, Clare Connolly, Catherine Borg, Kelly L. Moffitt, David Ribeiro, Charlene Robb, Richard E.K. Russell, Mona Bafadhel

Source: Eur Respir J, 55 (5) 1902412; 10.1183/13993003.02412-2019
Journal Issue: May
Disease area: Airway diseases

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