Laboratory Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Primary Care

David M. Brett-Major; Thomas E. Walsh

doi:10.1016/j.disamonth.2006.09.011

Laboratory Diagnosis of Tuberculosis in Primary Care

David M. Brett-Major, Thomas E. Walsh

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Abstract

Laboratory diagnosis of tuberculosis requires a multimodality approach, as well as recognition that empiric therapy often is appropriate. New technologies such as proteomics and microarrays may soon find their place in the evaluation of patients.^44,45 However, sputum and tissue analysis remain the cornerstone of laboratory diagnosis. Providers must be aware of how their laboratories process specimens, and which tests are an automatic part of evaluation. A direct PCR often must be requested separately.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	450-458
Number of pages	9
Journal	Disease-a-Month
Volume	52
Issue number	11-12
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.disamonth.2006.09.011
State	Published - Nov 2006
Externally published	Yes

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