Table 1 Distribution of results of conventional culturing versus Unyvero ITI multiplex PCR of 72 biopsies from 15 patients with orthopaedic implant-associated infections
| Unyvero negative | Unyvero positive | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culture negative | 4 (0) | 6 (1) | 10 (1) |
| Culture positive | 25a (4) | 37a (10) | 62 (14) |
| Total | 29 (4) | 43 (11) | 72 (15) |