Abstract
We validated the use of stored samples for Chlamydia trachomatis research. C. trachomatis DNA was detected by real-time PCR in clinical (urine and self-taken vaginal swabs) and spiked samples using six different media, five different time points (up to 2 years), and four different temperature conditions. C. trachomatis was detected in all 423 samples, and no clinically relevant degradation impact was detected.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 990-992 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Microbiology |
Volume | 51 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Mar 2013 |
Keywords
- SPECIMENS
- TRANSPORT
- SURVIVAL
- ASSAY