Pooling of clinical specimens prior to testing for Chlamydia trachomatis by PCR is accurate and cost saving

被引：39

作者：

Currie, MJ

McNiven, M

Yee, T

Schiemer, U

Bowden, FJ

机构：

[1] Canberra Hosp, Acad Unit Internal Med, ACT Pathol, Woden, ACT 2606, Australia

[2] Australian Natl Univ, Acad Unit Internal Med, Canberra, ACT, Australia

来源：

JOURNAL OF CLINICAL MICROBIOLOGY | 2004年 / 42卷 / 10期

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D O I：

10.1128/JCM.42.10.4866-4867.2004

中图分类号：

Q93 [微生物学];

学科分类号：

071005 ; 100705 ;

摘要：

The accuracy and cost savings of pooling specimens prior to testing for Chlamydia trachomatis by PCR were evaluated with genital and urine specimens (n = 2,600). There was a 60% reduction in tests without significant loss of accuracy. The efficiency of pooling vaginal swabs is demonstrated for the first time.

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页码：4866 / 4867

页数：2

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