Comparison of the BACTOMETER microbial monitoring system with conventional methods for detection of microorganisms in urine specimens.
AUTOR(ES)
Zafari, Y
RESUMO
A rapid impedance-based screen for bacteriuria (less than 10(5) organisms per ml) was compared with a standard loop method, using 156 clinical urine specimens. Agreement between the methods was 96.8%.
ACESSO AO ARTIGO
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