Noninvasive detection of chlamydia trachomatis in men: A comparison of two immunoassay tests

Daron G. Ferris; William H. Martin; Mark Litaker

doi:10.1080/07448481.1993.9936329

Noninvasive detection of chlamydia trachomatis in men: A comparison of two immunoassay tests

Daron G. Ferris, William H. Martin, Mark Litaker

Obstetrics and Gynecology

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This investigation compared a rapid enzyme immunoassay test and an enzyme-amplified immunoassay test with culture for the noninvasive detection of Chlamydia trachomatis urethritis in men. Urine specimens from 108 male subjects were evaluated for the presence of C trachomatis antigen, using the Kodak Surecell Chlamydia rapid enzyme immunoassay test and IDEIA Chlamydia enzyme-amplified immunoassay test. The test results were then compared with urethral C trachomatis culture and urethral Gram’s stain analyses. Performance characteristics of the two tests were similar. The rapid chlamydial enzyme immunoassay test demonstrated several clinical advantages. Appropriate use of these tests may decrease patient morbidity and clarify organism etiology for enhanced specific medical care of urethritis in men.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	217-220
Number of pages	4
Journal	Journal of the American College Health Association
Volume	41
Issue number	5
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.1993.9936329
State	Published - Mar 1993

Keywords

Chlamydia trachomatis
Enzyme immunoassay
Urethritis

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