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  • Title: Pooling of clinical specimens prior to testing for Chlamydia trachomatis by PCR is accurate and cost saving.
    Author: Currie MJ, McNiven M, Yee T, Schiemer U, Bowden FJ.
    Journal: J Clin Microbiol; 2004 Oct; 42(10):4866-7. PubMed ID: 15472365.
    Abstract:
    The accuracy and cost savings of pooling specimens prior to testing for Chlamydia trachomatis by PCR were evaluated with genital and urine specimens (n = 2,600). There was a 60% reduction in tests without significant loss of accuracy. The efficiency of pooling vaginal swabs is demonstrated for the first time.
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