A pooled analysis of the LAMP assay for the detection of Neisseria meningitidis.

Shu-Jin FanHong-Kun TanYu-Cheng XuYuan-Zhi ChenTian-Ao XieZhi-Yong PanShi OuyangQin LiXiao-Yan LiZhen-Xing LiXu-Guang Guo

Published in: BMC infectious diseases (2020)

The LAMP assay has accuracy comparable to bacterial culture and PCR for detection of meningococcus, but is less expensive and easier to use. We suggest the adoption of the LAMP assay to detect meningococcus, especially in economically depressed areas.

Keyphrases

loop mediated isothermal amplification
high throughput
sensitive detection
real time pcr
electronic health record
label free
single cell