Evaluation of the Alexon-trend ProSpecT Campylobacter microplate assay

J Clin Microbiol. 2000 Oct;38(10):3853-5. doi: 10.1128/JCM.38.10.3853-3855.2000.

Abstract

We evaluated stool specimens known to contain or be free of Campylobacter by traditional culture, using the ProSpecT Campylobacter microplate assay (Alexon-Trend, Ramsey, Minn.). This rapid enzyme immunoassay for the detection of Campylobacter-specific antigens demonstrated 96% sensitivity and 99% specificity and is an acceptable alternative method of Campylobacter detection.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, Bacterial / analysis*
  • Campylobacter / isolation & purification*
  • Campylobacter Infections / diagnosis*
  • Feces / microbiology
  • Humans
  • Immunoenzyme Techniques / instrumentation*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Antigens, Bacterial