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

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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
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10.1128/JCM.42.10.4866-4867.2004
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Q93 [微生物学];
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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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