Is the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis DNA by ligase chain reaction worth the cost: experiences from an inner London teaching hospital. [electronic resource]
- Journal of clinical pathology Dec 2000
- 924-8 p. digital
Publication Type: Evaluation Study; Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
0021-9746
10.1136/jcp.53.12.924 doi
Costs and Cost Analysis DNA, Bacterial--analysis Follow-Up Studies Humans Ligase Chain Reaction--economics London Mycobacterium tuberculosis--isolation & purification Predictive Value of Tests Prospective Studies Sensitivity and Specificity Treatment Outcome Tuberculosis--diagnosis Tuberculosis, Pulmonary--diagnosis Urban Health