Evaluation of a novel solid-phase immunoassay, Clearview Chlamydia, for the rapid detection of Chlamydia trachomatis

J Clin Microbiol. 1990 Dec;28(12):2813-4. doi: 10.1128/jcm.28.12.2813-2814.1990.

Abstract

Clearview Chlamydia (Unipath Limited, Bedford, United Kingdom) is a rapid immunoassay for the direct detection of Chlamydia trachomatis antigen. This assay was evaluated against the tissue culture method by using 376 paired endocervical specimens. The Clearview assay had a sensitivity of 93.5% and a specificity of 99% when it was compared with the tissue culture method. This assay does not require specialized equipment or trained personnel and yields results within 30 min from the time that a specimen is collected.

Publication types

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

MeSH terms

  • Bacteriological Techniques
  • Chlamydia Infections / diagnosis
  • Chlamydia trachomatis / isolation & purification*
  • Diagnostic Errors
  • Evaluation Studies as Topic
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Immunoassay / methods*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Uterine Cervicitis / diagnosis