An mRNA based IP-10 release assay for LTBI combining RT-qPCR and dried blood spots

T. Blauenfeldt, J. Bonde, S. Graff, N. Seersholm, C. Lange, J. Heyckendorf, M. Ruhwald (Copenhagen, Denmark; Borstel, Germany)

Source: International Congress 2014 – Future frontiers in the diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection
Session: Future frontiers in the diagnosis of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection
Session type: Oral Presentation
Number: 3249
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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