Influence of pre analytical and analytical variables in extraction, amplification and detection of M. tuberculosis in pleural fluid

G. Carnevale, R. Sales, F. Vargas, M. Acencio, E. Marchi, L. Antonangelo (Brazil)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Tuberculous and non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections: diagnostic tools
Session: Tuberculous and non-tuberculous mycobacterial infections: diagnostic tools
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2644
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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