| Should Varicella-Zoster Virus Culture be Eliminated? A Comparison of DFA, Culture, and PCR with a Historical Review. | |
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PMID: 23035203 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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A comparison of direct immunofluorescence antigen detection (DFA), culture, and two PCR assays disclosed sensitivities of 87.8%, 46.3%, 97.6%, and 100%, respectively. We reviewed 1,150 results for clinical specimens submitted for DFA and culture, and found only that 17 were culture-positive/DFA-negative. The incremental cost to detect these 17 positives was $3,078/specimen. |
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D A Wilson; B Yen-Lieberman; S Schindler; K Asamoto; J D Schold; G W Procop |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-10-3 |
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Title: Journal of clinical microbiology Volume: - ISSN: 1098-660X ISO Abbreviation: J. Clin. Microbiol. Publication Date: 2012 Oct |
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Created Date: 2012-10-4 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7505564 Medline TA: J Clin Microbiol Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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Departments of Clinical and Molecular Pathology. |
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