Table 1.
Detection of nontarget bacterial species by the real-time PCR assays in multiplex and singleplexa
| Assay | No. negative/total no. (%) | 95% CIb |
|---|---|---|
| N. meningitidis ctrA | 58/58 (100) | 93–100 |
| H. influenzae hpd | 60/60 (100) | 94–100 |
| S. pneumoniae lytA | 66/66 (100) | 95–100 |
| N. meningitidis serogroup | 58/58 (100) | 93–100 |
a
The negative rates for each assay were identical in multiplex and singleplex. The isolates tested are listed in Table S3 in the supplemental material.
b
95% CI, 95% confidence interval.