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Table 3 Comparison of methods for detection of A. baumannii in sputum samples

From: Visual and rapid detection of Acinetobacter baumannii by a multiple cross displacement amplification combined with nanoparticles-based biosensor assay

Detection methods

Sputum samples (n = 135)

Positive

Negative

Culture-based assay

22

113

PCR

26

109

MCDA-LFB assay

30

105