Real-Time PCR Can Rapidly Detect Methicillin-Susceptible and Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus Directly From Positive Blood Culture Bottles
13th Sep 2005, 02:24 GMT
PCR detection yields rapid (2-3 hours) results and accurate identification of S aureus directly from signal-positive blood culture bottle samples. American Journal of Clinical Pathology
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