An Evaluation of the OLM Pneum ID Real-Time Polymerase Chain Reaction to Aid in the Diagnosis of Pneumocystis Pneumonia.
Jessica S PriceMelissa FallonRaquel PossoMatthijs BackxPhilip Lewis WhitePublished in: Journal of fungi (Basel, Switzerland) (2023)
ID qPCR provides a commercial option for the accurate diagnosis of PcP, generating excellent sensitivity and specificity, particularly when testing respiratory specimens. The combination of PcP PCR with serum (1-3)-β-D-Glucan provides excellent clinical utility for diagnosing PcP.