Abstract | BACKGROUND: METHODS: One-hundred and eleven episodes of peritonitis in peritoneal dialysis patients have been analysed retrospectively. Limulus amoebocyte lysate results at presentation were compared with culture results. A Limulus amoebocyte lysate assay was performed using a commercial kit by incubating a mixture of dialysate effluent and Limulus amoebocyte lysate reagent at 37 degrees C. The development of a stable solid clot was considered positive. The specificity and sensitivity of the test were calculated. RESULTS: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | M J Hausmann, R Yulzari, E Lewis, Y Saisky, A Douvdevani |
Journal | Nephrology, dialysis, transplantation : official publication of the European Dialysis and Transplant Association - European Renal Association
(Nephrol Dial Transplant)
Vol. 15
Issue 5
Pg. 680-3
(May 2000)
ISSN: 0931-0509 [Print] England |
PMID | 10809810
(Publication Type: Journal Article)
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Topics |
- False Negative Reactions
- Female
- Fungi
(isolation & purification)
- Gram-Negative Bacteria
(isolation & purification)
- Gram-Positive Bacteria
(isolation & purification)
- Humans
- Limulus Test
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Peritoneal Dialysis
(adverse effects)
- Peritonitis
(etiology, microbiology, therapy)
- Predictive Value of Tests
- Retrospective Studies
- Sensitivity and Specificity
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