An Initiative to Reduce Routine Viral Diagnostic Testing in Pediatric Patients Admitted with Bronchiolitis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjq.2018.05.006
Abstract: BACKGROUND Bronchiolitis is a viral lower respiratory tract infection that causes significant morbidity and mortality in the pediatric population. Viral diagnostic testing (VDT) has been used to identify specific viral pathogens. However, current guidelines suggest… read more here.
Keywords: bronchiolitis; use; patients admitted; viral diagnostic ... See more keywords
Insights from establishing a high throughput viral diagnostic laboratory for SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR testing facility: challenges and experiences
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DOI: 10.3389/fpubh.2023.1122715
Abstract: Background: The World Health Organization declared the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) a global pandemic on 11 March 2020. Identifying the infected people and isolating them was the only measure that was available to control the… read more here.
Keywords: throughput viral; high throughput; sars cov; diagnostic laboratory ... See more keywords