We assess the performances of the Alinity M STI assay (Abbott Molecular) in comparison to the Xpert CT/NG assay (Cepheid). We first retrospectively used a collection of 70 frozen samples of which 33, 31, and 6 were positives forChlamydia trachomatis(CT),Neisseria gonorrhoea(NG), and both ...
molecular assayturnaround timeworkflowObjectives Automated molecular analyzers have accelerated diagnosis, allowing earlier intervention and better patient follow-up. A recently developed completely automated molecular analyzer, Alinity m (Abbott), offers consolidated, continuous, and random-access testing that ...
Analyzer turnaround time was 3 hours 25 minutes for the Aptima CT/NG, 3 hours 25 minutes for Aptima TV, and 1 hour 55 minutes for Alinity m STI assay.#The Alinity m STI assay allows for fast and simultaneous detection of the 4 major STI pathogens, which can facilitate surveillance and ...