title: Evaluation of five rapid systems for the identification of Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
abstract: Five commercial kit systems for the rapid identification of Neisseria gonorrhoeae were evaluated. The systems were tested with various pathogenic and saprophytic Neisseria and Branhamella strains having reactions typical for their individual species. Three systems (RIM-N, quadFERM, and RapID NH) were found to be 100% sensitive and specific.
authors.affiliation: Microbial Diseases Laboratory, California Department of Health Services, Berkeley 94704.
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Dolter
authors.forename: L
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Bryant
authors.forename: J M
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Janda
mesh_terms: D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D009344:Neisseria gonorrhoeae / Q000145:classification / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; D013997:Time Factors
chemical_list: D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic