title: Evaluation of the Alexon-trend ProSpecT Campylobacter microplate assay.
abstract: We evaluated stool specimens known to contain or be free of Campylobacter by traditional culture, using the ProSpecT Campylobacter microplate assay (Alexon-Trend, Ramsey, Minn.). This rapid enzyme immunoassay for the detection of Campylobacter-specific antigens demonstrated 96% sensitivity and 99% specificity and is an acceptable alternative method of Campylobacter detection.
authors.affiliation: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Tolcin
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: LaSalvia
authors.forename: B A
authors.initials: BA
authors.lastname: Kirkley
authors.forename: E A
authors.initials: EA
authors.lastname: Vetter
authors.forename: F R
authors.initials: FR
authors.lastname: Cockerill
authors.forename: G W
authors.initials: GW
authors.lastname: Procop
mesh_terms: D000942:Antigens, Bacterial / Q000032:analysis*; D002167:Campylobacter / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D002169:Campylobacter Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D005243:Feces / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D007124:Immunoenzyme Techniques / Q000295:instrumentation*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
chemical_list: D000942:Antigens, Bacterial