Comparison of the detection of herpes simplex virus in direct clinical specimens with herpes simplex virus-specific DNA probes and monoclonal antibodies.
AUTOR(ES)
Fung, J C
RESUMO
A comparison of two commercially available kits for rapid herpes simplex virus (HSV) detection directly in patient specimens was performed. The immunofluorescence assay (IFA) utilized monoclonal antibodies to HSV, and the DNA probe assay utilized three HSV sequences cloned into pBR322. A sample of 243 specimens received in viral transport medium were inoculated into MRC-5 tissue cultures. The remainder of the specimen was centrifuged, and the cellular pellet was examined by IFA and DNA probes. One hundred and sixty-two (66.7%) specimens were considered satisfactory for IFA and DNA probe testing, based on a criterion of observing greater than or equal to 2 intact cells per high-power field. Of the 162 specimens, 35 (21.6%) yielded HSV by culture. By IFA, the sensitivity of detecting HSV culture-positive specimens was 77.1%; specificity was 100%, positive predictive value was 100%, and negative predictive value was 93.3%. DNA probe sensitivity was 71.4%; specificity was 90.6%; positive predictive value was 67.6%; and negative predictive value was 92%. Forty-four (27.2%) of the 162 specimens exhibited nonspecific cytoplasmic staining with the DNA probe. IFA and DNA probe assays can be completed in 2 to 3 h, whereas the average time to culture positivity in this series was 2.2 days. Rapid HSV diagnosis can aid in timely and appropriate patient management.
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