Pooling of Urine Specimens for Detection of Asymptomatic Chlamydia trachomatis Infections by PCR in a Low-Prevalence Population: Cost-Saving Strategy for Epidemiological Studies and Screening Programs

AUTOR(ES)

Morré, Servaas A.

FONTE

American Society for Microbiology

RESUMO

Pooling, in groups of five, of urine specimens from asymptomatically infected men in a population with 4% prevalence, as determined by case finding, is 100% sensitive and specific and results in a 60.5% reduction in the number of tests needed. Pooling of urine specimens in groups of 10 for the estimation of population-based prevalence is 96.1% sensitive and 100% specific and saves 90% of the test costs.

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