The mass spectrometry technology MALDI-TOF (Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption/Ionization Time- Of-Flight) for a more rapid and economic workflow in the clinical microbiology laboratory

Introduction: In order to improve the outcome of patients, reduce length of stay, costs and resources engaged in diagnostics, more rapid reports are requested to the clinical microbiologists.The purpose of this study is to assess the impact on workflow of MALDI-TOF technology, recently made availabl...

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Main Authors: Simona Barnini, Paola Morici, Laura Micio, Giuseppina Grasso, Mario Campa
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PAGEPress Publications 2012-12-01
Series:Microbiologia Medica
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Online Access:http://www.pagepressjournals.org/index.php/mm/article/view/2291