Molecular techniques for the laboratory identification of Chlamydia trachomatis.
Chlamydia trachomatis detection has been substantially advanced by molecular amplification methods.  As diagnostic or screening tests, the methods have shown performance characteristics equivalent to culture, but are more rapid and have no special requirements for specimen transport.  The challenge for this generation of diagnostic tests is to prevent laboratory and specimen cross contamination.
National Laboratory for Sexually Transmitted Diseases, Health Sciences Centre, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada.
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D002692:Chlamydia trachomatis / Q000276:immunology / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D015342:DNA Probes; D005821:Genetic Techniques; D006801:Humans; D007118:Immunoassay / Q000379:methods; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity