ArticleAntimicrobial resistance and infection control2019
Comparison of GeneXpert MRSA/SA ETA assay with semi-quantitative and quantitative cultures and
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Abstract
Introduction: Methods: ETA analyzed by routine SQ-culture on blood and colistin-nalidixic-acid agar was compared to: (i) quantitative (Q-) culture on chromogenic COLOREX™ Staph aureus; (ii) enrichment in brain-heart-infusion broth followed by plating on blood agar and COLOREX™; (iii) Results: Of the 79 ETA samples analyzed by SQ-culture, 39 samples were positive, and 40 negative for Conclusion: This first evaluation of the GeneXpert MRSA/SA ETA assay with ETA samples found it to be highly sensitive, specific, user-friendly (hands-on time ~ 5 min.), and rapid (~ 66 min. assay time). Where this equipment is not available, we recommend implementing more sensitive culture-based methods for improved
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