Effect of sample storage conditions on culture-independent bacterial community measures in cystic fibrosis sputum specimens

J Clin Microbiol. 2011 Oct;49(10):3717-8. doi: 10.1128/JCM.01189-11. Epub 2011 Aug 24.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • Comparative Study
  • Letter
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Bacteria / classification*
  • Bacteria / genetics
  • Bacteria / isolation & purification*
  • Bacteriological Techniques / methods*
  • Biodiversity*
  • Cystic Fibrosis / microbiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Refrigeration
  • Specimen Handling / methods*
  • Sputum / microbiology*
  • Temperature
  • Young Adult