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Table 1 Comparison of results acquired by using the xTAG GPP or conventional techniques

From: Utility of two novel multiplexing assays for the detection of gastrointestinal pathogens – a first experience

Overall amount of xTAG GPP results compared to results of conventional methods

104

Confirmed results

Test was not requested by physician

positive samples produced by xTAG GPP

Discrepancies because of positive results produced by conventional methods

different positive results for both test methods

70

19

6

7

2

  1. 104 data sets were either confirmed by both tests, were not performed with a default test as it was not marked at the requisition form or were inconsistent. When the tests were not matching further differentiation was achieved by showing if the positive result was produced by the xTAG GPP, a conventional method or if both laboratories produced positive but not matching results.
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