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Blood Test Preferable to Skin Test for TB Diagnosis

A highly accurate blood test for the diagnosis of tuberculosis is preferable to the Mantoux or tuberculin skin test. More...
06 Jul 2010
Image: OraQuick HCV Rapid Antibody Test (photo courtesy OraSure Technologies).

Rapid Antibody Test Strip Diagnoses Chronic Viral Infections

A point-of-care device can determine individuals who are at risk for infection with hepatitis C virus. More...
01 Jul 2010

Diagnostic Assay Detects HIV Antigens and Antibodies

A blood test can determine the presence of human immunodeficiency viral antigen and antibodies to the virus. More...
01 Jul 2010

Program Will Improve Blood-Drawing Practices in Africa

A joint, multiyear initiative to improve blood collection practices in African clinics and hospitals has been initiated. More...
29 Jun 2010

Liquid Culture Technology Provides Faster Results for TB Identification

A liquid culture system is now available in which mycobacteria will grow faster. The system is more accurate than conventional methods. More...
28 Jun 2010

MALDI Technology Designed for Mass Spectrometry-Based Molecular Microbial Identification

A new matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionization system enables identification, taxonomic, classification, and dereplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, and fungi. More...
22 Jun 2010

Random Peptide Microsarray Characterizes Antibody Response

An individual's immune response to acute infections or chronic diseases can be measured using microarray slides. More...
17 Jun 2010
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