Evaluation of five rapid systems for the identification of Neisseria gonorrhoeae

J Dolter; L Bryant; J M Janda

doi:10.1016/0732-8893(90)90070-c

Evaluation of five rapid systems for the identification of Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 1990 May-Jun;13(3):265-7. doi: 10.1016/0732-8893(90)90070-c.

Authors

J Dolter¹, L Bryant, J M Janda

Affiliation

¹ Microbial Diseases Laboratory, California Department of Health Services, Berkeley 94704.

PMID: 2116953
DOI: 10.1016/0732-8893(90)90070-c

Abstract

Five commercial kit systems for the rapid identification of Neisseria gonorrhoeae were evaluated. The systems were tested with various pathogenic and saprophytic Neisseria and Branhamella strains having reactions typical for their individual species. Three systems (RIM-N, quadFERM, and RapID NH) were found to be 100% sensitive and specific.

MeSH terms

Costs and Cost Analysis
Evaluation Studies as Topic
Gonorrhea / diagnosis
Gonorrhea / microbiology*
Humans
Neisseria gonorrhoeae / classification
Neisseria gonorrhoeae / isolation & purification*
Predictive Value of Tests
Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
Time Factors

Substances

Reagent Kits, Diagnostic