Use of Ligase Chain Reaction for Laboratory Identification of Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhoeae in Adolescent Women
Braverman P, Schwarz D, Mph, Deforest A, Hodinka R, McGowan K, Mortensen J. Use of Ligase Chain Reaction for Laboratory Identification of Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhoeae in Adolescent Women. Journal Of Pediatric And Adolescent Gynecology 2002, 15: 37-41. PMID: 11888808, DOI: 10.1016/s1083-3188(01)00137-1.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsDirect fluorescent antibodyChlamydia trachomatisLigase chain reactionAdolescent womenCervical specimensLCR testingHospital-based adolescent clinicNeisseria gonorrhoeaeChain reactionLCR resultsCT infectionGC infectionProspective studyPelvic examinationAdolescent clinicTrue positivesGC culturesTransport of specimensCT cultureDisease screeningRapid testSingle swabWomenFluorescent antibodyLaboratory identification