Pooling of clinical specimens prior to testing for Chlamydia trachomatis by PCR is accurate and cost saving |
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| Authors: | Currie Marian J McNiven Michelle Yee Tracey Schiemer Ursula Bowden Francis J |
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| Institution: | ACT Pathology, The Canberra Hospital, Woden ACT, Australia. marian.currie@act.gov.au |
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| Abstract: | 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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