Infectious serology, how to test large series without pooling samples
Pooling samples for serological testing was used first during the second world war. It was described later as a cost-effective technique permitting large screening of populations, especially for new infectious diseases. However, the dilution effect is responsible for decreasing sensitivity, limitin...
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Journal of Ideas in Health
2020-12-01
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Online Access: | https://www.jidhealth.com/index.php/jidhealth/article/view/87 |