1015. Enhanced Detection of Bloodstream Pathogens From Positive Blood Culture Specimens With an Improved Multiplex PCR Molecular Diagnostic System
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy210.852
Abstract: Abstract Background Timely bloodstream infection (BSI) pathogen identification requires robust sample purification and testing methods that can accommodate the wide variety of blood culture media used for growing positive blood culture (PBC) specimens. Sensitive molecular… read more here.
Keywords: bcid2; biofire; blood; panel ... See more keywords
Multicenter Evaluation of the FilmArray Blood Culture Identification 2 Panel for Pathogen Detection in Bloodstream Infections
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02547-22
Abstract: Rapid molecular diagnosis combining the identification of pathogens and the detection of antibiotic resistance genes from positive blood cultures (BC) can improve the outcome for patients with bloodstream infections. The FilmArray BCID2 panel, an updated… read more here.
Keywords: culture; bloodstream infections; identification; bcid2 ... See more keywords