Evaluation of the BD MAX GBS assay to detect Streptococcus group B in LIM broth-enriched antepartum vaginal-rectal specimens

Authors

John Schwartz, Beaumont Health
Barbara Robinson-Dunn, Beaumont Health
Jacob Makin, Beaumont Health
Bobby L. Boyanton, Beaumont Health

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

5-1-2012

Publication Title

Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis

Abstract

The BD MAX GBS real-time polymerase chain reaction assay was evaluated concomitantly with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention-endorsed culture methods to detect . Streptococcus group B from LIM broth-enriched antepartum vaginal-rectal specimens. The sensitivity of both methods exceeded 98%. © 2012 Elsevier Inc.

Volume

73

Issue

1

First Page

97

Last Page

98

Recommended Citation

Schwartz J, Robinson-Dunn B, Makin J, Boyanton BL Jr. Evaluation of the BD MAX GBS assay to detect Streptococcus group B in LIM broth-enriched antepartum vaginal-rectal specimens. Diagn Microbiol Infect Dis. 2012 May;73(1):97-8. doi: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2012.01.016. Epub 2012 Apr 4. PMID: 22480567.

DOI

10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2012.01.016

PubMed ID

22480567