Effect of swab type on the analytical sensitivity of five point-of-care tests for group A streptococci

Br J Biomed Sci. 2011;68(2):91-4. doi: 10.1080/09674845.2011.11978232.
No abstract available

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Pharyngitis / microbiology*
  • Point-of-Care Systems
  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic / standards*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Specimen Handling / instrumentation*
  • Specimen Handling / standards
  • Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis*
  • Streptococcus pyogenes / isolation & purification*

Substances

  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic