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. 1977 May;5(5):545–547. doi: 10.1128/jcm.5.5.545-547.1977

Comparison of the BACTOMETER microbial monitoring system with conventional methods for detection of microorganisms in urine specimens.

Y Zafari, W J Martin

PMCID: PMC274648 PMID: 326809

Abstract

A rapid impedance-based screen for bacteriuria (less than 10(5) organisms per ml) was compared with a standard loop method, using 156 clinical urine specimens. Agreement between the methods was 96.8%.

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