A Kit to Facilitate and Standardize the Processing of Sputum for Measurements of Airway Inflammation

Autor: Simone Chaboillez, Angira Dasgupta, Philippe Prince, Louis-Philippe Boulet, Catherine Lemière
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2013
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Zdroj: Canadian Respiratory Journal, Vol 20, Iss 4, Pp 248-252 (2013)
Druh dokumentu: article
ISSN: 1198-2241
DOI: 10.1155/2013/591316
Popis: BACKGROUND: The use of inflammometry has been shown to be effective for managing asthma. However, sputum processing can be time consuming. Furthermore, methods of sputum processing can vary among facilities. To help with standardization and to simplify the procedure for laboratory staff, a novel, commercially available processing device (Accufilter, Cellometrics Inc, Canada) has been developed.
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