title: One-tube nested polymerase chain reaction for detection of Chlamydia trachomatis.
abstract: Here we present a one-tube nested PCR test, which allows the detection of minimal quantities of Chlamydia trachomatis in human fluids. This assay includes the use of an internal control to avoid false negative results due to the presence of inhibitors. The results obtained show that this assay is robust enough to be used for clinical diagnosis.
authors.affiliation: Facultad de Ciencias Bioquímicas y Farmacéuticas, Instituto de Biología Molecular y Celular de Rosario, Rosario, Argentina.
authors.forename: Pamela
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Cribb
authors.forename: Juan Pablo
authors.initials: JP
authors.lastname: Scapini
authors.forename: Esteban
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Serra
mesh_terms: D001483:Base Sequence; D002690:Chlamydia Infections / Q000175:diagnosis*; D002692:Chlamydia trachomatis / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D017931:DNA Primers; D005188:False Negative Reactions; D006801:Humans; D016133:Polymerase Chain Reaction / Q000379:methods*; D012680:Sensitivity and Specificity
chemical_list: D017931:DNA Primers