LightCycler® SeptiFast MecA Test MGRADE 

 
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CE-IVD
Detection and identification of mecA DNA in human K-EDTA-blood
This test is used as an aid in the detection of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains.
 
This test is used in conjunction with clinical presentation, established microbiological assays and/or other laboratory markers as an aid in the management of patients with suspected MRSA blood stream infection.
 
This test is used for patients who have tested positive with the LightCycler® SeptiFast Test MGRADE for Staphylococcus aureus.
Features and Benefits
  • Provides an additional tool to aid decision making regarding antibiotic choice and may facilitate early diagnosis and appropriate antibiotic therapy for S. aureus infection
  • Uses a nucleic-acid based method to detect the mecA gene, which mediates high level methicillin resistance
  • Detects mecA DNA in patients who have tested positive with the LightCycler® SeptiFast Test MGRADE for Staphylococcus aureus
Intended Use
 
The LightCycler® SeptiFast mecA Test MG is an in vitro nucleic acid amplification test for the detection and identification of mecA DNA in human K-EDTA-blood using the LightCycler® 2.0 Instrument. It is used as an aid in the detection of methicillin resistant Staphylococcus aureus strains. The test is used in conjunction with clinical presentation, established microbiological assays and/or other laboratory markers as an aid in the management of patients with suspected MRSA blood stream infection. The test is used for patients who have tested positive with the LightCycler® SeptiFast Test MG for Staphylococcus aureus.
Not available in the United States
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