TABLE 3.
Comparison of LightCycler PCR and culture for the detection of Coccidioides spp. in respiratory specimens
| LightCycler PCR result | No. of specimens with indicated result by culture
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|---|---|---|---|
| Positive | Negative | Total | |
| Positive | 16 | 4 | 20 |
| Negative | 0 | 246 | 246 |
| Total | 16 | 250 | 266 |