Abstract
A point-of-use 0.2-μm filter was evaluated for elimination of nontuberculosis mycobacteria in laboratory water to reduce false-positive acid-fast bacillus staining results. Use of the point-of-use filter can significantly reduce the false-positive rate to 1.2% compared to samples treated with tap water (10.7%) and deionized water (8.7%).
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 6296-6298 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Applied and Environmental Microbiology |
| Volume | 73 |
| Issue number | 19 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Oct 2007 |
| Externally published | Yes |
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Use of a disposable water filter for prevention of false-positive results due to nontuberculosis mycobacteria in a clinical laboratory performing routine acid-fast staining for tuberculosis. / Tu, Hui Z.; Chen, Chiao Shan; Huang, Tsi S.; Huang, Wen Kuei; Chen, Yao Shen; Liu, Yung Ching; Lin, Yusen Eason.
In: Applied and Environmental Microbiology, Vol. 73, No. 19, 10.2007, p. 6296-6298.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article
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