Enzyme immunoassay (Chlamydiazyme) for the detection of chlamydial antigen in endocervical specimens.
Endocervical swabs taken from 86 women were tested by the Chlamydiazyme enzyme immunoassay test to detect chlamydial antigens. Compared to cell culture, Chlamydiazyme was 100% sensitive and 90% specific. This test is suitable as alternative diagnostic method to cell culture and has the potential for automation.
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D000942:Antigens, Bacterial / Q000032:analysis; D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000276:immunology / Q000382:microbiology; D002692:Chlamydia trachomatis / Q000276:immunology*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques / Q000592:standards*; D011237:Predictive Value of Tests; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic / Q000592:standards; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity; D002577:Uterine Cervical Diseases / Q000382:microbiology; D014626:Vaginal Smears
D000942:Antigens, Bacterial; D011933:Reagent Kits, Diagnostic