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Rapid microbial identification and phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing directly from positive blood cultures: a new platform compared to routine laboratory methods.
Diagnostic microbiology and infectious disease - 1 Mar 2020
Calderaro Adriana, Buttrini Mirko, Martinelli Monica, Covan Silvia, Montecchini Sara, Ruggeri Alberto, Arcangeletti Maria Cristina, De Conto Flora, Chezzi Carlo
Abstract excerpt
The Accelerate Pheno™ System (APS), a new platform that combines rapid identification (ID) of bacteria and yeasts and phenotypic antimicrobial susceptibility testing (AST) in a single assay, has been evaluated directly from positive blood cultures in comparison to routine laboratory methods. The APS ID results showed an overall sensitivity and specificity of 92.6% and 99.6%, respectively. With regard to AST...
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