Novel cost-effective quality control approach for the Cepheid Xpert CT/NG assay for the detection of Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhoeae

J Microbiol Methods. 2016 Jun:125:87-90. doi: 10.1016/j.mimet.2016.04.010. Epub 2016 Apr 16.

Abstract

The Xpert CT/NG is a rapid assay for detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis. QC materials must be formulated to emulate human specimens, and are prohibitively expensive. A creative, cost-effective QC approach is proposed. The acceptable sample types for the Xpert CT/NG assay were extended to include eye swabs.

Keywords: AmpliTrol; CT/NG; Cepheid; Chlamydia trachomatis; Neisseria gonorrhoeae; Positive controls; Quality control; Xpert.

MeSH terms

  • Bacteriological Techniques / economics
  • Bacteriological Techniques / instrumentation
  • Bacteriological Techniques / methods
  • Bacteriological Techniques / standards*
  • Cervix Uteri / microbiology
  • Chlamydia Infections / diagnosis*
  • Chlamydia Infections / microbiology
  • Chlamydia Infections / urine
  • Chlamydia trachomatis / genetics
  • Chlamydia trachomatis / isolation & purification*
  • Diagnostic Equipment / economics
  • Diagnostic Equipment / standards
  • Eye / microbiology
  • Female
  • Gonorrhea / diagnosis*
  • Gonorrhea / microbiology
  • Gonorrhea / urine
  • Humans
  • Molecular Diagnostic Techniques / economics
  • Molecular Diagnostic Techniques / instrumentation
  • Molecular Diagnostic Techniques / methods
  • Molecular Diagnostic Techniques / standards*
  • Neisseria gonorrhoeae / genetics
  • Neisseria gonorrhoeae / isolation & purification*
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / economics
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / instrumentation
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / methods
  • Polymerase Chain Reaction / standards
  • Quality Control
  • Sensitivity and Specificity