Comparative evaluation of the AccuProbe Group B Streptococcus Culture Test, the BD GeneOhm Strep B assay, and culture for detection of group B streptococci in pregnant women

J Clin Microbiol. 2009 Sep;47(9):3021-3. doi: 10.1128/JCM.01098-09. Epub 2009 Jul 29.

Abstract

We compared a rigorous culture method with the Gen-Probe AccuProbe Group B Streptococcus Culture Test (APGB) and the BD GeneOhm StrepB assay (GOSB) for the detection of group B streptococci (GBS) from an 18- to 24-h LIM broth. Culture (95.3%) and GOSB (95.3%) were more sensitive than APGB (86.5%) for the detection of GBS.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Bacteriological Techniques / methods*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Molecular Diagnostic Techniques / methods*
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / diagnosis*
  • Pregnancy Complications, Infectious / microbiology
  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic
  • Sensitivity and Specificity
  • Streptococcal Infections / diagnosis*
  • Streptococcal Infections / microbiology
  • Streptococcus agalactiae / genetics
  • Streptococcus agalactiae / growth & development
  • Streptococcus agalactiae / isolation & purification*

Substances

  • Reagent Kits, Diagnostic