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 | | The specimens are read and graded by the laboratory based on the number of gram-negative rods, positive cocci, and other morphotypes versus the number of large gram-positive rods (representing lactobacilli) (Nugent, Thomason). |
 | | Nucleic acid hybridization tests are based on the ability of complementary nucleic acid strands to align specifically to form stable double-stranded complexes. |
 | | Assay principles of a nonamplified DNA probe test for the detection of C. |
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