Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) assay for Rapid detection of Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus - GBS) in vaginal swabs - A Proof of Concept Study.

CONCLUSION: The direct LAMP protocol described is easy to perform facilitating rapid, accurate detection of GBS in vaginal swabs. This test has potential for use at point of care.
PMID: 28126051 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]

Source: Journal of Medical Microbiology - January 23, 2017 Category: Microbiology Authors: McKenna JP, Cox C, Fairley DJ, Burke R, Shields MD, Watt A, Coyle PV Tags: J Med Microbiol Source Type: research