作者: Annika Saukkoriipi , Thierry Pascal , Arto A. Palmu
DOI: 10.1016/J.MIMET.2015.12.007
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摘要: We evaluated the BinaxNOW® urine antigen test in elderly. For fresh un-concentrated samples, sensitivity for pneumococcal pneumonia was 63% and specificity 97%. After freezing concentration, results comparable to positive control line intensity at 60 min gave high (81%) with no loss (96%).