Respiratory specimens and the diagnostic accuracy of Aspergillus lateral flow assays (LFA-IMMY (TM)): real-life data from a multicentre study

摘要

Objectives: Proper diagnosis of invasive aspergillosis is challenging because conventional methods lack sensitivity and are complicated by time-consuming incubation processes. To meet the requirement for early diagnosis the new Aspergillus-specific point-of-care test LFA-IMMYT was evaluated with respect to the ability to accurately detect Aspergillus in bronchoalveolar fluids and sputa, and to clarify the potential of cross-reactivity with other fungal pathogens.