Investigation for background prevalence of Brucella agglutinins among blood donors.
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(w ww .m ed kn ow .co m) . The results are shown in the Table. The exponential character of turbidity increase was less sensitive yet a more speciÞ c screening criterion, thus it is suitable for preliminary conÞ rmation of signiÞ cant bacteriuria. The non-speciÞ ed turbidity increase estimation2 has a high negative predictive value and is suitable (just like the biochemical screening)1,3 for preliminary exclusion of signiÞ cant bacteriuria. Using a microwell plate and a photometer with a kinetic programme, the photometric method can be used for the reliable, rapid and inexpensive screening of bacteriuria.
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عنوان ژورنال:
- Indian journal of medical microbiology
دوره 25 3 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2007