Alere™ PBP2a

Posted by admin on May 6th, 2014

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A rapid immunochromatographic qualitative assay for the detection of penicillin binding protein 2a (PBP2a) direct from S. aureus culture isolates as an aid in detecting methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

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Product exclusively available for export to select markets.

SKU: 891-000 Category:

Description

Benefits

  • Rapid: The test yields clear, objective results within 6 minutes including sample preparation.
  • Easy to use: The test requires no boiling step or centrifuging step.

Specifications

Plate Type: TSA with 5% Sheep Blood

Sensitivity:98.1%

Specificity: 98.8%

NPV: 98.4%

PPV: 98.6%

Plate Type: Columbia Agar with 5% Sheep Blood

Sensitivity: 99.0%

Specificity: 98.8%

NPV: 99.6%

PPV: 98.6%

Plate Type: Mueller Hinton with 1 μg oxacillin induction

Sensitivity: 99.5%

Specificity: 98.8%

NPV: 98.6%

PPV: 98.6%

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