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Oral Antibody Test for HIV Approved for Consumers

A rapid mouth swab test to diagnose human immunodeficiency virus infection is being available as an over-the-counter product. More...
28 May 2012

Cover-Glass Test Differentiates Bacteria

A simple and cost-effective cover-glass test differentiates between micrococci and pathogenic staphylococci in the clinical laboratory. More...
23 May 2012

Dipstick Assay Evaluated for Liver Fluke Diagnosis

A dipstick assay has been developed to diagnose fascioliasis, and its diagnostic efficacy evaluated in comparison to an immunoassay. More...
22 May 2012

Rapid Method Detects Urinary Tract Infections

The reliability of a rapid detection method for urinary tract infection has been compared with the reference standard streaked agar plate method. More...
22 May 2012

Slide Reading Device Evaluated For Malaria

A diagnostic system that evaluates scanned images of standard Giemsa-stained slides and reports species and parasitaemia has been appraised. More...
21 May 2012

Simple Sedimentation Technique Diagnoses Intestinal Parasites

The sedimentation technique for intestinal parasites is applicable for poor healthcare settings and under fieldwork conditions. More...
17 May 2012

Rapid Molecular Assay Detects Pneumonia Causative Agents

A rapid real-time polymerase chain reaction assay has been developed for detecting two microrganisms that cause pneumonia directly from respiratory specimens. More...
16 May 2012
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