Clinical Microbiology Newsletter
Volume 31, Issue 24 , Pages 185-191 , 15 December 2009

Validation of New Molecular Tests for Microbiological Testing of Clinical Specimens

  • Kimberlee A. Musser, Ph.D.

      Affiliations

    • Corresponding Author InformationMailing address: Kimberlee A. Musser, Ph.D., Director, Bacteriology Laboratory, Wadsworth Center, New York State Department of Health, Albany, NY 12208. Tel.: 518-473-2780, Fax: 518-486-7971

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doi: 10.1016/j.clinmicnews.2009.11.004

Clinical Microbiology Newsletter
Volume 31, Issue 24 , Pages 185-191 , 15 December 2009

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