Evaluation of the pacific biotech CARDS STREP A test for detecting group A streptococci from cases of pharyngitis.
The Pacific Biotech CARD STREP A test for rapid screening of throat specimens for group A streptococci was evaluated. Relative to conventional culture, this assay had a sensitivity of 76.1% (108 of 142) and a specificity of 98.7% (392 of 397). The relatively low sensitivity of the test makes it of questionable value as a screening procedure.
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Department of Pathology, Memorial Hospital and Medical Center, Cumberland, Maryland 21502.
D000942:Antigens, Bacterial / Q000032:analysis; D006801:Humans; D010612:Pharyngitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000382:microbiology; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes / Q000276:immunology / Q000302:isolation & purification*
D000942:Antigens, Bacterial; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic