Good accuracy of the alpha-defensin lateral flow test for hip periprosthetic joint infection: A pilot study in a retrospective cohort of 52 patients.

CONCLUSION: Overall test accuracy of the ADLF test was good in this cohort, with a sensitivity of 100% and specificity of 89%. Using different PJI definition criteria, sensitivity and specificity changed slightly but overall accuracy remained around 90%. Using the ADLF test in metallosis cases can result in false positive results and should be performed with caution. PMID: 31966968 [PubMed]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31966968?dopt=Abstract

Source: World Journal of Orthopaedics - January 23, 2020 Category: Orthopaedics Tags: World J Orthop Source Type: research

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