ISSN:
1573-0832
Keywords:
Albicans ID
;
Candida albicans
;
clinical specimens
;
rapid identification
;
yeasts
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Medicine
Notes:
Abstract Albicans ID (bioMérieux, Marcy l'Etoile, France) is a ready-to-use medium that contains a chromogenic substrate that allows rapid detection and specific identification of Candida albicans. We have evaluated its clinical performance by culturing 846 clinical specimens from pregnant women and neonates. A 99.2% sensitivity and a 100% specificity were observed in the identification of C. albicans isolates from primary culture.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00436655
