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Reducing the number of sputum samples examined and thresholds for positivity: an opportunity to optimise smear microscopy.

Maryline Bonnet, Andrew Ramsay, L Gagnidze, W Githui, Philippe J. Guérin, Francis Varaine

PubMed · 2007 · 33 citations · 14 references

Abstract

Reducing the number of specimens and the positivity threshold to define a positive case increased the sensitivity of microscopy and reduced laboratory workload.

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