Chlamydia trachomatis: Sensitivity and Specificity

Introduction: None written.

The sensitivity and specificity of findings for Chlamydia trachomatis are listed below. See the left navigation bar to change the display.

Sensitive and Specific Findings

85%

99%

Sensitivity 85-100%;

Study: Clin Microbiol Rev. 1997 Jan;10(1):160-84; PMID: 8993862

Study is a good review for different diagnostic tests for C. trachomatis

85%

99%

Sensitivity 85-95

Study: Clin Microbiol Rev. 1997 Jan;10(1):160-84; PMID: 8993862

Study is a good review for different diagnostic tests for C. trachomatis

Specific Findings

Finding	Sensitivity	Specificity	Comments, Study
Chlamydia trachomatis PCR	65%	99%	Sensitivity: 65-95% Study: Clin Microbiol Rev. 1997 Jan;10(1):160-84; PMID: 8993862 Study is a good review for different diagnostic tests for C. trachomatis
Chlamydia trachomatis culture	52%	99%	52-92 % sensitivity depending on the culture conditions, population. Study: Clin Microbiol Rev. 1997 Jan;10(1):160-84; PMID: 8993862 Study is a good review for different diagnostic tests for C. trachomatis
Chlamydia trachomatis antigen detection	50%	95%	50-70% sensitive, depending on conditions and population; specificity 95-99 Study: Clin Microbiol Rev. 1997 Jan;10(1):160-84; PMID: 8993862
Chlamydia trachomatis rapid tests	48%	95%	Sensitivity: 48-79; Specificity 95-98 Study: Clin Microbiol Rev. 1997 Jan;10(1):160-84; PMID: 8993862 Study is a good review for different diagnostic tests for C. trachomatis