Novel method for processing respiratory specimens for detection of mycobacteria by using C18-carboxypropylbetaine: blinded study.

Thornton, C G

Novel method for processing respiratory specimens for detection of mycobacteria by using C18-carboxypropylbetaine: blinded study. [electronic resource] - Journal of clinical microbiology Jul 1998 - 1996-2003 p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Multicenter Study

0095-1137

10.1128/JCM.36.7.1996-2003.1998 doi


Bacteriological Techniques
Betaine--analogs & derivatives
Bronchi--microbiology
Coloring Agents
Culture Media
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Humans
Mycobacterium--classification
Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous--diagnosis
Mycobacterium tuberculosis--isolation & purification
Nontuberculous Mycobacteria--isolation & purification
Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
Sensitivity and Specificity
Single-Blind Method
Specimen Handling
Sputum--microbiology
Tuberculosis, Pulmonary--diagnosis