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Performance of the BD GeneOhm MRSA Achromopeptidase Assay for Real-Time PCR Detection of Methicillin-Resistant Staphylococcus aureus in Nasal Specimens

Year: 2011

Type: article

Abstract: We evaluated the BD GeneOhm MRSA achromopeptidase (ACP) assay, which incorporates a new specimen preparation approach. A total of 1,216 leftover nasal samples were tested; using culture as the gold standard, the sensitivity and specificity were 92% and 94.6%, respectively. The new lysis method provides good sensitivity and simplifies specimen preparation.

Source: Journal of Clinical Microbiology

DOI: 10.1128/jcm.02431-10

Authors: Parul A. Patel, Nathan A. Ledeboer, Christine C. Ginocchio, Susan Condon, Stephanie Bouchard, Peibing Qin, Tobi Karchmer, Lance R. Peterson

Institutions: Endeavor Health, Medical College of Wisconsin, Northwell Health

Language: English

Topic: Antimicrobial Resistance in Staphylococcus

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W2046112179

FWCI: 2.373

Cites: 25

Cited by: 30

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