Evaluation of rapid antigen point-of-care tests for detection of Giardia and Cryptosporidium species in human fecal specimens

J Clin Microbiol. 2012 Jan;50(1):154-6. doi: 10.1128/JCM.01194-11. Epub 2011 Nov 9.

Abstract

In Bangladesh, a new parasite rapid antigen test was investigated demonstrating accuracy and feasibility. For Giardia species, it had a sensitivity and specificity of 94% and 100%, respectively. For Cryptosporidium species, it had a sensitivity and specificity of 100% and 100%, respectively. These are higher than or equal to the sensitivities and specificities of other tests on the market.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Antigens, Protozoan / analysis*
  • Bangladesh
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Cryptosporidiosis / diagnosis*
  • Cryptosporidium / isolation & purification*
  • Feces / chemistry
  • Feces / parasitology*
  • Giardia / isolation & purification*
  • Giardiasis / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Point-of-Care Systems*
  • Sensitivity and Specificity

Substances

  • Antigens, Protozoan