Detection of prosthetic joint infection by use of PCR-electrospray ionization mass spectrometry applied to synovial fluid.

ABSTRACT: PCR coupled with electrospray ionization mass spectrometry applied to synovial fluid specimens had an 81% sensitivity and a 95% specificity for the diagnosis of prosthetic joint infection.

SUBMITTER: Melendez DP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4042771 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature