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New PCR test--statistical improvement, but clinical question mark

July 20, 2009

Analysis of:Rapid DNA Test to Detect Clostridium difficile Infection Approved by FDA Today | www.medscape.com

The new Cepheid test that provides improved sensitivity over EIA and faster turnaround time compared to cytotoxicity assays. But acceptance of the new test in hospital laboratories will depend upon demonstration of clinical improvement of diagnosis and a beneficial impact on the cost per episode of care.

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