Evaluation of the ParaLensTM LED microscope attachment versus standard fluorescence microscopy for detection of Mycobacteria
Open Access
- 1 January 2013
- journal article
- Published by Scientific Research Publishing, Inc. in Journal of Tuberculosis Research
- Vol. 01 (02), 14-16
- https://doi.org/10.4236/jtr.2013.12004
Abstract
The Paralens? (PL) microscope attachment converts a light microscope into an epi-fluorescencemicroscope. We compared the PL to standard fluorescence microscopy for detection ofMycobacteriain clinical and spiked samples. Overall agreement between the two systems was 100%. Quantitative and qualitative performance was comparable. The PL is an acceptable alternative to standard fluorescence microscopy for detection ofMycobacteria.Keywords
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