Identification of Bacteria in Blood Culture Broths Using Matrix-Assisted Laser Desorption-Ionization Sepsityper™ and Time of Flight Mass Spectrometry

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Jen Kok ,

* E-mail: jen.kok@swahs.health.nsw.gov.au

Affiliations Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Laboratory Services, Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia, Centre for Research Excellence in Critical and Emerging Infectious Diseases, University of Sydney, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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Lee C. Thomas,

Affiliation Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Laboratory Services, Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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Thomas Olma,

Affiliation Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Laboratory Services, Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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Sharon C. A. Chen,

Affiliation Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Laboratory Services, Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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Jonathan R. Iredell

Affiliations Centre for Infectious Diseases and Microbiology Laboratory Services, Institute of Clinical Pathology and Medical Research, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia, Centre for Research Excellence in Critical and Emerging Infectious Diseases, University of Sydney, Westmead Hospital, Westmead, New South Wales, Australia
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