Evaluation of a novel specimen transport system (Venturi Transystem) for anaerobic bacteria

被引:9
作者
Hudspeth, MK [1 ]
Citron, DM [1 ]
Goldstein, EJC [1 ]
机构
[1] UNIV CALIF LOS ANGELES,SCH MED,LOS ANGELES,CA
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10.1086/516198
中图分类号
R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];
学科分类号
100102 ;
摘要
The Venturi Transystem (Copan Diagnostics, Corona, CA), with and without charcoal, is designed for transport of clinical specimens. It was evaluated for its ability to maintain the viability of pure cultures of selected anaerobic bacteria. Results indicated that the system supported survival of test strains within the time frame that most clinical specimens require to reach the clinical laboratory.
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页码:S132 / S133
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