Evaluation of the Performance of DiaSorin Molecular Pneumocystis jirovecii-CMV Multiplex Real-Time PCR Assay from Bronchoalveolar Lavage Samples

This study indicated that the DiaSorin Molecular PJ-CMV multiplex real-time PCR assay has higher sensitivity than direct IFA for detection of P. jirovecii and provides rapid detection of PJ and CMV infection in BAL samples.

Source: Journal of Medical Mycology - February 2, 2020 Category: Biology Source Type: research