Newer methods for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis in genital specimen
Lim, K.B.; Nadarajah, M.; Sng, E.H.
Annals of the Academy of Medicine Singapore 16(4): 676-679
1987
ISSN/ISBN: 0304-4602 PMID: 3328555 Document Number: 287565
Conventional culture isolation methods for detecting Chlamydia trachomatis infections are laborious, expensive, technically demanding and not widely available. Recently, non-culture methods which detect chlamydial antigens have been introduced. These methods utilise immunofluorescence (IF), enzyme immunoassay (EIA) or DNA hybridisation techniques. DNA hybridisation techniques are presently, still experimental. IF and EIA tests are widely available and are suitable alternatives to culture isolation for laboratories who wish to provide a chlamydia-service. The sensitivities and specificities, and advantages and disadvantages of these systems are discussed.