Evaluation of the Alexon-Trend ProSpecT Campylobacter microplate assay

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作者
Tolcin, R
LaSalvia, MM
Kirkley, BA
Vetter, EA
Cockerill, FR
Procop, GW
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[1] Cleveland Clin Fdn, Cleveland, OH 44195 USA
[2] Mayo Clin & Mayo Fdn, Rochester, MN 55905 USA
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10.1128/JCM.38.10.3853-3855.2000
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Q93 [微生物学];
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071005 ; 100705 ;
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We evaluated stool specimens known to contain or be free of Campylobacter by traditional culture, using the ProSpecT Campylobacter microplate assay (Alexon-Trend, Ramsey, Minn.). This rapid enzyme immunoassay for the detection of Campylobacter-specific antigens demonstrated 96% sensitivity and 99% specificity and is an acceptable alternative method of Campylobacter detection.
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