Introduction
Chlamydia trachomatis is the most common cause of sexually transmitted venereal infection in the world. Chlamydia trachomatis has both a high prevalence and asymptomatic carrier rate, with frequent serious complications in both women and neonates. Complications of Chlamydia infection in women include cervicitis, urethritis, endometritis, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and increased incidence of ectopic pregnancy and infertility. Vertical transmission of the disease during parturition from mother to neonate can result in conjunctivitis pneumonia. In men, complications of Chlamydia infection include urethritis and epididymitis.
The QuickStripe™ Chlamydia Ag is a rapid chromatographic immunoassay for the qualitative detection of Chlamydia trachomatis in female cervical swabs, male urethral swabs and male urine specimens to aid in the diagnosis of Chlamydia infection. The test utilizes an antibody specific for Chlamydia to selectively detect Chlamydia antigen from female cervical swabs, male urethral swabs and male urine specimens.
Features:
- Results obtained within 10 minutes
- No cross reactivity with other STIs or with other chlamydial species
- High sensitivity and specificity
- Easy to use
- Available with positive control #41115
- 20 Tests/kit
Cat# 41101
