Accuracy of the α-defensin lateral flow assay for diagnosing periprosthetic joint infection in Asians

Objective: This study aimed to test the accuracy of the Synovasure®, α-defensin lateral flow test kit, in diagnosing periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) in a predominantly Asian population and to evaluate whether other patient or disease factors may affect its results. Methods: 61 Asian patients...

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Main Authors: Benjamin TK Ding, Kelvin Guoping Tan, Chung Yuan Kau, Henry Ying Ho Chan, Muhd Farhan Bin Mohd Fadil
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-02-01
Series:Journal of Orthopaedic Surgery
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2309499019828459