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• TITLE: Evaluation of the ParaLensTM LED microscope attachment versus standard fluorescence microscopy for detection of Mycobacteria

  AUTHORS: Clara Lema, Kim Dionne, Leo Ayuk, Charles Awasom, Melissa Sander, Carole McArthur, Paul Achu, Nicole Parrish

  KEYWORDS: ParalensTM; Tuberculosis; Microscopy; Diagnostics

  JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Tuberculosis Research, Vol.1 No.2, September 6, 2013

  ABSTRACT: The ParalensTM(PL) microscope attachment converts a light microscope into an epi-fluorescencemicroscope. We compared the PL to standard fluorescence microscopy for detection ofMycobacteriain clinical and spiked samples. Overall agreement between the two systems was 100%. Quantitative and qualitative performance was comparable. The PL is an acceptable alternative to standard fluorescence microscopy for detection ofMycobacteria.