Abstract
We evaluated the limits of detection (LoD) for an 11-plex PCR-Luminex assay performed on Whatman™ FTA Elute cards smeared with stool containing pathogens associated with travelers' diarrhea. LoDs ranged from 102 to 105CFU, PFU, or cysts/g for most pathogens except Cryptosporidium. Campylobacter and norovirus LoDs increased with prolonged storage of cards.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 18-20 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease |
Volume | 83 |
Issue number | 1 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 1 Sep 2015 |
Keywords
- PCR
- Stool card
- Travelers' diarrhea