Do pre-analytical or analytical factors influence the performance of real time PCR tests in the diagnosis of tuberculosis?
Leila Antonangelo, Gabriela Carnevale, Lia Marcal, Roberta Sales, Milena Acencio, Francisco Vargas
European Respiratory Journal 2013 42: P2786; DOI:
Leila Antonangelo
1Pulmonary Division - Laboratory of Pleura, Heart Institute (InCor) - University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, Brazil
2LIM 03 - Clinical Laboratory, Pathology Department - University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Gabriela Carnevale
2LIM 03 - Clinical Laboratory, Pathology Department - University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Lia Marcal
2LIM 03 - Clinical Laboratory, Pathology Department - University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Roberta Sales
1Pulmonary Division - Laboratory of Pleura, Heart Institute (InCor) - University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Milena Acencio
1Pulmonary Division - Laboratory of Pleura, Heart Institute (InCor) - University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Francisco Vargas
1Pulmonary Division - Laboratory of Pleura, Heart Institute (InCor) - University of Sao Paulo Medical School, Sao Paulo, Brazil
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Do pre-analytical or analytical factors influence the performance of real time PCR tests in the diagnosis of tuberculosis?
Leila Antonangelo, Gabriela Carnevale, Lia Marcal, Roberta Sales, Milena Acencio, Francisco Vargas
European Respiratory Journal Sep 2013, 42 (Suppl 57) P2786;