A novel plate format to improve cost effectiveness of an ELISPOT based diagnostic assay

T. Day, S. Richens, K. Burn, I. Durrant (Abingdon, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2006 - Diagnosis of tuberculosis infection and immunology of tuberculosis
Session: Diagnosis of tuberculosis infection and immunology of tuberculosis
Session type: Electronic Poster Discussion
Number: 2056
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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