title: [Do Multiplex PCR techniques displace classical cultures in microbiology?].
abstract: Multiplex PCR technologies progressively find their way in clinical microbiology. This technique allows the simultaneous amplification of multiple DNA targets in a single test run for the identification of pathogens up to the species level. Various pathogens of infectious diseases can be detected by a symptom-oriented approach clearly and quickly with high reliability. Essentially multiplex PCR panels are available for clarification of gastrointestinal, respiratory, sexually transmitted infections and meningitis. Today's offer from industry, university hospitals and large private laboratories of Switzerland is tabulated and commented.
authors: synlab Suisse SA, Luzern.
authors: Raymond
authors: R
authors: Auckenthaler
authors: Kantonsspital Graubünden, Chur und Labormedizinisches Zentrum Dr. Risch, Schaan, Liechtenstein.
authors: Martin
authors: M
authors: Risch
mesh_terms: D001419:Bacteria / Q000145:classification / Q000235:genetics* / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D001424:Bacterial Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology*; D064790:Clinical Laboratory Services / Q000458:organization & administration; D003955:Diagnostic Tests, Routine / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008828:Microbiological Techniques / Q000379:methods*; D060885:Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction / Q000379:methods*; D010818:Practice Patterns, Physicians'; D013557:Switzerland