MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry for pathogen identification a review of accuracy and clinical effectiveness

This Rapid Response report reviews the accuracy and clinical impact of Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Time of Flight (MALDI-TOF) mass spectrometry (MS) for the identification of microbial pathogens. This report was reviewed by experts in clinical microbiology and bacteriology and mycolo...

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Corporate Authors: Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health, Canadian Agency for Drugs and Technologies in Health Rapid Response Service
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Ottawa (ON) CADTH Rapid Response SErvice 16 October 2015, 2015
Series:Rapid response report: peer-reviewed summary with critical appraisal
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Collection: National Center for Biotechnology Information - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
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