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