Accuracy of Immunofluorescence in the Diagnosis of Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia.
Amelia ShoemarkEmily FrostMellisa DixonSarah OllossonKate KilpinMitali PatelJuliet ScullyAndrew V RogersHannah M MitchisonAndrew BushClaire HoggPublished in: American journal of respiratory and critical care medicine (2017)
Immunofluorescence is a highly specific diagnostic test for PCD, and it improves the speed and availability of diagnostic testing. However, sensitivity is limited and immunofluorescence is not suitable as a stand-alone test.
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