RT Journal Article
SR Electronic
A1 Vinall, Phil
T1 The Impact of Emerging New Diagnostic Laboratory Techniques on Clinical Infectious Diseases
JF MD Conference Express
YR 2012
FD SAGE Publications
VO 12
IS 14
SP 10
OP 11
DO 10.1177/155989771214002
UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/12/14/10.abstract
AB Along with a futuristic view, this article presents a technical and historical review of current diagnostic methods for infectious diseases. Topics focus on new testing methods, including nucleic acid sequencing, polymerase chain reaction, and mass spectrometry, and the effects of this technology on healthcare outcomes.