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Article: Detect fungal infection.(Beacon Diagnostics Inc.'s Fungitell test kit gets FDA approval)(Brief article)

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Medical Laboratory Observer
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May 1, 2007
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The Fungitell assay is FDA-cleared for the rapid detection of (1[right arrow]3)-[beta]-D-Glucan, an indicator of invasive fungal infection. This one-hour serological test has a very high sensitivity (90%) and specificity (>90%), and is not cross-reactive with other glucans. This test has been shown to indicate ...

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