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We compared the immunofluorescent monoclonal antibody, Microtrak (MT) for screening for C.trachomatis (CT) endocervical infection in a general teen clinic population. 360 consecutive subjects aged 13–19 yrs (x = 17.0) were studied. 50(14%) smears had insufficient cells for MT and 4 CT cultures were not evaluable yielding 306 paired results for comparison. GU related problems were the stated “reason” in 110 (36%) visits. There were 40 (13%) culture (+) and 36 (12%) MT (+). Results are:
Conclusions: Neither the sensitivity, specificity, or predictive value (+) of the MT suggest it will be useful in screening for CT in a general teen clinic population. These results indicate that MT would be best used in testing for CT in a high risk population where culture is not available.
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Shafer, M., Schachter, J., Vaughan, E. et al. 17 USE OF CHLAMYDIAL MONOCLONAL ANTIBODY TEST TO DETECT C. TRACHOMATIS ENDOCERVICAL INFECTIONS IN ADOLESCENT FEMALES. Pediatr Res 19, 113 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1203/00006450-198504000-00047
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