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Microbiologist; Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology's, department of Microbiology and Molecular Pathology
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The microbiology laboratory has made great strides in introducing clinically useful diagnostics over the past couple of decades, particularly in recent years with the development of molecular assays that ‘narrow the gap’ and provide early diagnoses.
While introducing new tests, it has also been important to evaluate and discard old tests that may not contribute greatly to patient outcomes. One such test that has come under the spotlight is the classic Widal agglutination test in the diagnosis of typhoid.
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Microbiologist; Sullivan Nicolaides Pathology's, department of Microbiology and Molecular Pathology
Modified but kept in place
Eliminated entirely without replacement
Maintained as is
Completely replaced with an alternative system
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