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
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
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