Evaluation of two commercial procedures for rapid identification of Neisseria gonorrhoeae using a reference panel of antigenically diverse gonococci.
Two commercial tests for the rapid identification of Neisseria gonorrhoeae were evaluated. Two hundred seventy-nine organisms were tested, including 202 strains of N. gonorrhoeae. The Syva MicroTrak test results were less subjective but required a fluorescence microscope. The Phadebact Monoclonal GC OMNI Test required modification of the manufacturer's interpretive instructions in order to avoid cross-reactions, but it was a practical test. Specificities of both tests were 100%. Sensitivities of the Phadebact Monoclonal GC OMNI and Syva MicroTrak tests were 100% and approximately 100%, respectively.
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Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene, Madison.
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Kurzynski
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Schell
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D000372:Agglutination Tests; D000942:Antigens, Bacterial; D001431:Bacteriological Techniques; D003951:Diagnostic Errors; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005455:Fluorescent Antibody Technique; D006069:Gonorrhea / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D009344:Neisseria gonorrhoeae / Q000276:immunology / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D013045:Species Specificity
D000942:Antigens, Bacterial