Pooling of Clinical Specimens Prior to testing for Chlamydia trachomatis by PCR Is Accurate and Cost Saving
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2004
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McNiven, Michelle
Yee, Tracey
Schiemer, Ursula
Bowden, Francis
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American Society for Microbiology
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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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Keywords: article; Chlamydia trachomatis; chlamydiasis; controlled study; cost control; diagnostic accuracy; human; laboratory diagnosis; major clinical study; polymerase chain reaction; priority journal; productivity; urinalysis; uterine endocervix; vagina; Cervix
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Journal of Clinical Microbiology
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