Microbiology

Cost-Effective Molecular Diagnostic Identifies Clostridium difficile
The test for Clostridium difficile uses an integrated disposable cartridge containing all necessary reagents and an inexpensive bench-top analyzer that executes the assay, interprets the results, and provides electronic output to the clinician. More...21 Nov 2011
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