Limited Diagnostic Value of Routine Screening of Neonates with the Urinary Group B Streptococcal Antigen Tests

Conclusion In our study population, the positive predictive value of the GBS antigen test was poor and the risk reduction of a negative result was weak. These results indicate that routine screening with this test has a limited diagnostic value. However, GBS antigen testing appears to be useful for early detection of disease in infants with certain demographic, clinical, and laboratory risk factors.
Source: Pediatrics and Neonatology - Category: Perinatology & Neonatology Source Type: research