Assessment of the FilmArray® multiplex PCR system and associated meningitis/encephalitis panel in the diagnostic service of a tertiary hospital

• Autores principales: Amanda Mostyn (Autor), Marie Lenihan (Autor), Donnchadh O'Sullivan (Autor), Sara Woods (Autor), Maureen O'Hara (Autor), James Powell (Autor), Lorraine Power (Autor), Nuala H. O'Connell (Autor), Colum P. Dunne (Autor)
• Formato: Libro
• Publicado: Elsevier, 2020-06-01T00:00:00Z.
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Summary: Rapid and accurate diagnosis of meningitis/encephalitis (M/E) is essential for successful patient outcomes. The FilmArray® meningitis/encephalitis Panel (MEP) is a multiplexed PCR test for simultaneous, rapid detection of pathogens directly from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) samples. 94 prospec...