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Logistics of viral diagnosis.

Logistics of viral diagnosis. AUGUST, 19967 and the interplay of the newly discovered components of complement make the routine complement fixation test a mundane procedure. With the emergence of new technics more viruses have been recognized, not only additional disease-producing agents but large constellations of orphans and fellow travelers. This plethora of viruses has increased the burdens of the virus diagnostic laboratories. There is greater than ever need for sorting out the pathogens from the commensals. This calls for more time, better trained technicians and, above all, more money. Some of the reagents are difficult to come by and many are frightfully expensive. Since the results of diagnostic tests seldom benefit the patient but are of major benefit to the epidemiologist, health officer, practicing physician or student, the laboratory is not in a position to demand payment from the patient. When payment is made, it is usually inadequate to cover the over-all services. In order to assess the current status and the future potential of the virus diagnostic laboratory, a group of virologists was assembled to discuss the logistical problems as seen at various levels of the public health services. Since the operation of virus diagnostic labora1341 tories is so intimately tied http://www.deepdyve.com/assets/images/DeepDyve-Logo-lg.png American Journal of Public Health American Public Health Association

Logistics of viral diagnosis.

M M Sigel
American Journal of Public Health , Volume 57 (8) – Aug 1, 1967
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AUGUST, 19967 and the interplay of the newly discovered components of complement make the routine complement fixation test a mundane procedure. With the emergence of new technics more viruses have been recognized, not only additional disease-producing agents but large constellations of orphans and fellow travelers. This plethora of viruses has increased the burdens of the virus diagnostic laboratories. There is greater than ever need for sorting out the pathogens from the commensals. This calls for more time, better trained technicians and, above all, more money. Some of the reagents are difficult to come by and many are frightfully expensive. Since the results of diagnostic tests seldom benefit the patient but are of major benefit to the epidemiologist, health officer, practicing physician or student, the laboratory is not in a position to demand payment from the patient. When payment is made, it is usually inadequate to cover the over-all services. In order to assess the current status and the future potential of the virus diagnostic laboratory, a group of virologists was assembled to discuss the logistical problems as seen at various levels of the public health services. Since the operation of virus diagnostic labora1341 tories is so intimately tied

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Published: Aug 1, 1967

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