Abstract
For rapid results, we adapted the CarbaNP test by using 5-hour-old cultures; the sensitivity and specificity for detection of carbapenemase production were 100 for non-OXA-producing organisms. The sensitivity from early cultures was 94 for detection of carbapenemase production in Enterobacteriaceae strains. Utilizing younger cultures allows the test to be incorporated into a single day s workflow, facilitating timely patient care and antimicrobial stewardship.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 4023 - 4026 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Journal of Clinical Microbiology |
Volume | 52 |
Issue number | 11 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |