ArticlePractical laboratory medicine2025
Quantitative diagnostic method to detect Gardnerella vaginalis by droplet digital PCR.
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Abstract
Background: Nucleic Acid Amplification Tests (NAAT) remain one of the most reliable methods for pathogen identification. Given the high false-negative rates associated with traditional staining and microscopic examination, the time-consuming nature and low sensitivity of bacterial culture methods, as well as the inability of conventional NAAT to achieve absolute quantification. Methods: To achieve rapid and quantitative detection of Results: The entire detection process can be completed within 92 min, demonstrating high efficiency. The sensitivity reached 4.4 pg/μL, and no positive droplets were detected in experiments involving eight negative control pathogens, confirming high specificity. Additionally, the ddPCR assay for Conclusion: The ddPCR detection technology demonstrates characteristics such as absolute quantification, high sensitivity, high specificity, and high reproducibility for
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