Diagnostic Usefulness of Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid Xpert MTB/RIF in Patients with Suspected Pauci-bacillary Pulmonary Tuberculosis
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Conclusion. FFPE tissue analysis by multigene targeted PCR assays expands the opportunities for rapid identification of Mycobacterium species, allows differentiation of MTBC from NTM, and helps to detect co-infections. Using multigene targeted PCRs in combination with histopathology and IHC improve the accuracy of diagnosis, particularly in the presence of commensal and environmental pathogens. Disclosures. All authors: No reported disclosures.
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