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.