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carbapenemase in stool (Xpert Carba-R Assay)

Indications: - identification of carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae Principle: - checks for presence of 5 different genetic markers associated with carbapenemase Specimen: - rectal swab

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carbapenem-resistant Enterobacteriaceae (CRE) carbapenemase carbapenemase in isolate (Carba NP)

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infectious agent nucleic acid

References

  1. Lowes R Medscape. June 29, 2016 FDA OK's Test for Gene Markers of Carbapenem-Resistant Bugs. http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/865574