[Factors affecting the efficiency (sensitivity, specificity) of diagnostic procedures for the detection of Chlamydia trachomatis infections of the male and female genital tract].

This paper presents and analyzes some factors which may exert influence on the outcome of the diagnostic procedure in establishing male and female genital tract infections with Chlamydia Trachomatis. On the basis of this study it has been suggested that diagnostic procedures used nowadays should be used selectively, either individually or as a group within defined optimal conditions.