Accuracy of a Rapid Multiplex Polymerase Chain Reaction Plus a Chromogenic Phenotypic Test Algorithm for Detection of Extended-Spectrum β-Lactamase and Carbapenemase-Producing Gram-Negative Bacilli in Positive Blood Culture Bottles
Abstract We studied the performance of an algorithm combining multiplex polymerase chain reaction with phenotypic detection of extended-spectrum β-lactamases and carbapenemases directly from positive blood culture bottles in patients with gram-negative bacteremia and found good concordance with routine cultures. Such an algorithm may be a tool to improve time to optimal therapy in patients with gram-negative bacteremia.
2289. Accuracy of a Rapid Multiplex PCR Plus a Chromogenic Phenotypic Test Algorithm for the Detection of ESBL and Carbapenemase-Producing Gram Negatives Directly From Blood Cultures
Open Forum Infectious Diseases | November 26, 2018 | Volume: 5 | Issue: suppl_1 | Pages: S678-S678