Use of matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation-time of flight mass spectrometry analyser in a diagnostic microbiology laboratory in a developing country

• Main Authors: Atang Bulane (Author), Anwar Hoosen (Author)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: AOSIS, 2017-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Rapid and accurate identification of pathogens is of utmost importance for management of patients. Current identification relies on conventional phenotypic methods which are time consuming. Matrix-assisted laser desorption/ionisation-time of flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) is bas...