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- A study tested 322 yeast strains from various genera using new monoclonal antibody-based Bichro-latex tests for identifying Candida albicans and Krusei.
- The tests demonstrated 100% sensitivity and high specificity (100% for albicans, 95% for Krusei) when compared to traditional identification methods.
- The Bichro-latex albicans test is noted for being easy to read and quick to perform, making it advantageous for rapid identification in clinical labs.
Article Abstract
A total of 322 yeast strains and yeastlike organisms belonging to the genera Candida, Cryptococcus, Geotrichum, Saccharomyces, and Trichosporon were tested with the new monoclonal antibody-based Bichro-latex albicans and Krusei color latex tests. Comparison of results with those obtained by conventional identification methods showed 100% sensitivity for both latex tests and 100% and 95% specificity for the Bichro-latex albicans and Krusei color tests, respectively. Because the test is easy to read and quick to perform, the Bichro-latex albicans test may be useful for rapid identification of Candida albicans colonies in the clinical laboratory.
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