Quality control standards for the proline aminopeptidase assay used to detect bacterial vaginosis.
We describe the preparation and usage of positive and negative quality control standards for the proline aminopeptidase assay of vaginal secretions as an indicator of bacterial vaginosis.
Thomason
J L
JL
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Wisconsin Medical School, Milwaukee.
Gelbart
S M
SM
Osypowski
P J
PJ
Walt
A K
AK
Hamilton
P R
PR
D000626:Aminopeptidases / Q000032:analysis*; D005260:Female; D006194:Gardnerella vaginalis; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D006801:Humans; D011786:Quality Control; D012015:Reference Standards; D014621:Vagina / Q000201:enzymology / Q000378:metabolism; D014627:Vaginitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000201:enzymology / Q000209:etiology*
D000626:Aminopeptidases; C022450:prolyl aminopeptidase