Abstract |
We describe the first direct comparison of the reverse and traditional syphilis screening algorithms in a population with a low prevalence of syphilis. Among 1,000 patients tested, the results for 6 patients were falsely reactive by reverse screening, compared to none by traditional testing. However, reverse screening identified 2 patients with possible latent syphilis that were not detected by rapid plasma reagin (RPR).
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Authors | Matthew J Binnicker, Deborah J Jespersen, Leonard O Rollins |
Journal | Journal of clinical microbiology
(J Clin Microbiol)
Vol. 50
Issue 1
Pg. 148-50
(Jan 2012)
ISSN: 1098-660X [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 22090407
(Publication Type: Comparative Study, Evaluation Study, Journal Article)
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Topics |
- Algorithms
- Clinical Laboratory Techniques
(methods)
- Diagnostic Errors
- Humans
- Mass Screening
(methods)
- Prevalence
- Sensitivity and Specificity
- Syphilis
(diagnosis)
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