Use of leucocyte esterase reagent strips in the diagnosis or exclusion of prosthetic joint infection.

Shafafy, R

Use of leucocyte esterase reagent strips in the diagnosis or exclusion of prosthetic joint infection. [electronic resource] - The bone & joint journal Sep 2015 - 1232-6 p. digital

Publication Type: Evaluation Study; Journal Article

2049-4408

10.1302/0301-620X.97B9.34910 doi


Arthroplasty, Replacement, Hip
Arthroplasty, Replacement, Knee
Biomarkers--blood
Carboxylic Ester Hydrolases--blood
Colorimetry--methods
Female
Hip Prosthesis--adverse effects
Humans
Knee Prosthesis--adverse effects
Leukocyte Count
Male
Predictive Value of Tests
Prosthesis-Related Infections--diagnosis
Reagent Strips
Reproducibility of Results
Sensitivity and Specificity
Synovial Fluid--microbiology