Evaluation of latex reagents for rapid identification of Candida albicans and C. krusei colonies.
A total of 322 yeast strains and yeastlike organisms belonging to the genera Candida, Cryptococcus, Geotrichum, Saccharomyces, and Trichosporon were tested with the new monoclonal antibody-based Bichro-latex albicans and Krusei color latex tests. Comparison of results with those obtained by conventional identification methods showed 100% sensitivity for both latex tests and 100% and 95% specificity for the Bichro-latex albicans and Krusei color tests, respectively. Because the test is easy to read and quick to perform, the Bichro-latex albicans test may be useful for rapid identification of Candida albicans colonies in the clinical laboratory.
Freydiere
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Laboratoire de Bactériologie, Hôpital de l'Antiquaille, Lyon, France.
Buchaille
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Guinet
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Gille
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D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D000914:Antibodies, Viral; D002175:Candida / Q000145:classification / Q000276:immunology / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D007118:Immunoassay / Q000379:methods*; D007840:Latex; D016533:Mycological Typing Techniques
D000911:Antibodies, Monoclonal; D000914:Antibodies, Viral; D007840:Latex