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Microbiology

Chronic HCV Increases Risk for Renal Cancer

An enzyme-linked immunoassay and a molecular assay for ribonucleic acid were used to test a large cohort for a specific viral infection. More...
19 Jul 2010

Blood Culture Assay Generates Rare False Positives

A test kit for detecting methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus can very occasionally give false-negative results. More...
15 Jul 2010

Screening Cancer Patients for Hepatitis B Is Recommended

Hepatitis B virus can be reactivated in patients undergoing chemotherapy. More...
14 Jul 2010
Image: Colored transmission electron micrograph (TEM) of Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria (Photo courtesy of the Eye of Science).

Urine Samples Screened for Chlamydial Urogenital Disease

Cervical swabs and urine samples are used to screen women for bacterial diseases that are sexually transmitted. More...
12 Jul 2010

Molecular Biology Technique Detects the 2009 H1N1 Virus

A new polymerase chain reaction diagnostic test can detect human infections with 2009 H1N1 virus with sensitivity and specificity greater than 96% for upper respiratory specimens. More...
07 Jul 2010

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
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Hybrid Pipette
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Hepy Urease Test
Anterior Nasal Specimen Collection Swabs
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HBV DNA Test
GENERIC HBV VIRAL LOAD VER 2.0


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