Improved sensitivity of direct microscopy for acid-fast bacilli: sedimentation as an alternative to centrifugation for concentration of tubercle bacilli
Författare
Summary, in English
There is a great need for improved methods for the diagnosis of tuberculosis by techniques that are appropriate for control programs in low-income countries. Liquefaction of sputum with sodium hypochlorite followed by concentration of bacilli through overnight sedimentation significantly increases the sensitivity of direct microscopy, and this method could be an alternative for diagnostic centers not equipped with a centrifuge.
Publiceringsår
1996
Språk
Engelska
Sidor
3206-3207
Publikation/Tidskrift/Serie
Journal of Clinical Microbiology
Volym
34
Issue
12
Dokumenttyp
Artikel i tidskrift
Förlag
American Society for Microbiology
Ämne
- Microbiology in the medical area
Status
Published
ISBN/ISSN/Övrigt
- ISSN: 1098-660X