Conventional tissue culture compared with rapid immunofluorescence for identifying Chlamydia trachomatis in specimens from patients attending a genitourinary clinic. Issue 6 (December 1985)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Teare, E L; Sexton, C; Lim, F; McManus, T; Cuttley, A H; Hodgson, J
• Is Part Of: Sexually transmitted infections. Volume 61:Issue 6(1985)
• Page Start: 379
• Page End: 382
• Publication Date: 1985-12
• Subjects: Sexually transmitted diseases -- Periodicals; HIV infections -- Periodicals; 616.951005
• DOI: 10.1136/sti.61.6.379
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1368-4973

Abstract

Abstract : Specimens collected from 182 patients with histories suggesting chlamydial disease were examined by conventional culture and direct immunofluorescence techniques. Chlamydia trachomatis was identified by both methods in 57% of all patients. There was no significant difference between the two methods in detecting C trachomatis. Where a tissue culture service is not already established, cost analysis in individual departments may justify the use of the immunofluorescence method.