Microbiology

Complimentary Reflex Test Determines Drug Resistance in Trichomoniasis
A drug resistance-reflex assay for Trichomonas vaginalis is currently only available from commercial laboratories but will be performed at no additional charge when T. vaginalis is detected in a patient’s specimen. More...19 Apr 2012
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