The impact of switching to polymerase chain reaction for the diagnosis of Chlamydia trachomatis infections in women

Canadian Journal of Public Health | May 1, 2003| | Copyright

ABSTRACT

Background: We noted a marked increase in Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) infections in the Capital Health Region of NS coincident with substitution of a PCR for an enzyme immunoassay (EIA). We reviewed our experience to determine the cost of switching and the impact on the number of new infections diagnosed.

Methods: Information on the number of EIA and PCR tests performed on women was retrieved from an abstracted laboratory information database. We examined records of testing performed between April 1998 and December 2001. Prior to June 2001, all genital swabs were tested using the ...

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