Cost analysis of smear microscopy and the Xpert assay for tuberculosis diagnosis: average turnaround time

Cost analysis of smear microscopy and the Xpert assay for tuberculosis diagnosis: average turnaround time

Abstract INTRODUCTION: Rapid and accurate tuberculosis detection is critical for improving patient diagnosis and decreasing tuberculosis transmission. Molecular assays can significantly increase laboratory costs; therefore, the average time and economic impact should be evaluated before implementi...

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Main Authors: Lida Jouca de Assis Figueredo, Silvana Spíndola de Miranda, Lucas Benício dos Santos, Caroline Gontijo Gonçalves Manso, Valéria Martins Soares, Suely Alves, Maria Cláudia Vater, Afrânio Lineu Kritski, Wânia da Silva Carvalho, Cristiane Menezes de Pádua, Isabela Neves de Almeida
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical (SBMT) 2020-09-01
Series:Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical
Subjects:
Mycobacterium tuberculosis
Molecular diagnostic
Pulmonary tuberculosis
Cost analysis
Health system
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