Abstract
Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAATs) for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis are routinely used on first-catch urine (FCU) specimens. We analyzed data from a head-to-head comparison of NAATs on female FCU specimens and found that the volume of urine collected could affect test performance.
Publication types
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Evaluation Study
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Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.
MeSH terms
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Chlamydia Infections / microbiology
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Chlamydia trachomatis / genetics
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Chlamydia trachomatis / isolation & purification*
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Female
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Humans
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Nucleic Acid Amplification Techniques*
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Sensitivity and Specificity
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Specimen Handling / methods*
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Urine / microbiology*