The Fluoretec system for rapid diagnosis of bacteroides infections by direct immunofluorescence of clinical specimens. Issue 12 (December 1981)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Slack, M P; Griffiths, D T; Johnston, H H
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical pathology. Volume 34:Issue 12(1981)
• Page Start: 1381
• Page End: 1384
• Publication Date: 1981-12
• Subjects: Pathology -- Periodicals; Pathology, Molecular -- Periodicals; 616.0705
• DOI: 10.1136/jcp.34.12.1381
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-9746

Abstract

Abstract : Fluoretec, a commercial kit for the rapid diagnosis by immunofluorescence of infections caused by Bacteroides spp was compared with a standard culture method. A total of 1010 specimens were tested for the presence of B fragilis group by Fluoretec F and B melaninogenicus-oralis and asaccharolytic groups by Fluoretec M. Fluoretec F was positive in 123/152 specimens culturing B fragilis group strains. Seventeen specimens were positive by Fluoretec F but negative on culture. Fluoretec M was positive in 21 of 22 specimens from which B melaninogenicus was cultured. The Fluoretec system was convenient in use, results being obtained within one hour of receipt of the specimen.