Identification of Uncommon Pathogenic Bacteria by MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometry Using a Custom Library of Siriraj Hospital

Objective: Matrix Assisted Laser Desorption Ionization Time-Of-Flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-TOF MS) is a rapid and cost-effective technique that serves as an alternative method for bacterial identification in microbiology laboratories. This study aimed to determine the performance of MALDI-TOF...

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Main Authors: Kanda Ekcharoenkul, M.Sc., Popchai Ngamskulrungroj, M.D., Ph.D., Keerati Joyjamras, M.Sc., Amornrut Leelaporn, Ph.D., Azian Harun, M.D., Ph.D., Pattarachai Kiratisin, M.D., Ph.D.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Mahidol University 2018-03-01
Series:Siriraj Medical Journal
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Online Access:http://www.smj.si.mahidol.ac.th/sirirajmedj/index.php/smj/article/view/2534/2539