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Objectives: In recent years, commercial molecular tools for diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis have emerged, requiring evaluation to ensure quality. Here we assessed the specificity of spp.-ELITe MGB Assay a commercial assay tergeting 18S gene of spp.
Design And Methods: As part of a method validation, we evaluate the specificity of the spp.-ELITe MGB Assay by testing fourteen culture based samples of sequenced non-Aspergillus fungal species. The benefits of a pre-lysis treatment was evaluated in parallel on serial dilutions of an strain.
Results: Our findings revealed cross-reactivity in five strains using the 50 copies/mL cut-off recommended by the manufacturer, suggesting potential diagnostic errors and inappropriate management of patients. Pre-lysis treatment does not affect the limit of detection at serial dilution.
Conclusions: In conclusion, the spp. ELITe MGB Assay exhibits limited specificity in culture-based samples, underscoring the importance of careful utilization in laboratories. Further studies are warranted to better comprehend of the impact of this cross-reactivity on clinical samples.
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