Clinical Trial: Rapid Identification of Mycobacteria in Acid-fast Bacilli Smear-positive Respiratory Specimens
Study Status: Terminated
Recruit Status: Terminated
Study Type: Observational
Official Title: Rapid Identification of Mycobacteria in Acid-fast Bacilli Smear-positive Respiratory Specimens
Brief Summary: The aim of the study is to evaluate the polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-Reverse Blot Hybridization Assay (REBA) for identification of nontuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) species in acid-fast bacilli (AFB) smear-positive respiratory specimens.
Detailed Summary:
Sponsor: Samsung Medical Center
Current Primary Outcome: Results of REBA for identification of NTM species [ Time Frame: End of study ]
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Information By: Samsung Medical Center
Dates:
Date Received: October 20, 2009
Date Started: September 2009
Date Completion:
Last Updated: December 17, 2012
Last Verified: December 2012