Evaluation of a Rapid Fluorescent Staining Method for Detection of Mycobacteria in Clinical Specimens

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作者
Hendry, Cindy [1 ]
Dionne, Kim [1 ]
Hedgepeth, Annie [1 ]
Carroll, Karen [1 ]
Parrish, Nicole [1 ]
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[1] Johns Hopkins Univ, Div Microbiol, Baltimore, MD 21287 USA
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10.1128/JCM.02097-08
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Q93 [微生物学];
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071005 ; 100705 ;
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Rapid detection of mycobacterial disease is essential. Using multiple specimen types and concentrations of mycobacteria, we compared two commercial auramine O stains. The more rapid stain permitted consistent acid-fast bacillus quantitation and exhibited less debris staining, and the staining procedure required less time (similar to 2 min) to perform. These results suggest that the rapid stain may be more cost-effective and efficient for use in clinical laboratories.
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