Effect of different positive cut-off values on T-spot.TB results

M. Losi, C. Del Giovane, F. Luppi, R. D‘Amico, P. Roversi, L. Fabbri, L. Richeldi (Modena, Italy)

Source: Annual Congress 2009 - From bench to bedside: diagnosis of tuberculosis
Session: From bench to bedside: diagnosis of tuberculosis
Session type: E-Communication Session
Number: 1701
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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